World Hello Day originated in response to the conflict between Egypt and Israel in the Fall of 1973. Since then, World Hello Day hasn’t been noticed but has been observed by people in 180 countries and has recognized the role communication plays in preserving peace.
“World Hello Day began in 1973 as a simple response to the conflict between Egypt and Israel. The conflict was called the Yom Kippur War. Two brothers, Brian McCormack and Michael McCormack, founded World Hello Day. They mailed 1360 letters in 7 languages to encourage world leaders to participate. Today it is a global expression of peace in 180 countries.”
It’s not difficult to say a simple “hello” to someone – whether it’s a family member, friend, or some random person in the halls or on the street.
Hello is a word that is usually the first word to start a conversation.
When saying hello, keep track of how many people say it back. Also, try to observe how they feel when you say hello. Would they be confused about why you’re saying hi to them?
So go stop someone in the halls or try to rebuild a friendship with a simple “hello”!
