Twelve Years Later: The Evolution of Greetings and Cultural Dynamics

Join me on a journey through the changing landscape of holiday greetings.

Twelve years ago, I walked into the bank after work. I was immediately greeted by a young woman sitting in a cubicle. “Welcome to US Bank!” she chirped enthusiastically. There wasn't a line, and the first open teller greeted me with equal enthusiasm, "Good evening!" she said. I replied with less enthusiasm but equally as kind. She commented how I was th…