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		gambiting on Sept 23, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: You Talkin’ to Me? The Unruly History of New York ... Sounds like UK - I've heard people use "you're alright mate?" Before just proceeding with the order as normal

michaelcampbell on Sept 23, 2020 [–]

I see/hear that a bit in some British panel shows that I enjoy; the host and sidekick will start with "You alright?" as a general intro phrase.

test1235 on Sept 23, 2020 | [–]

I like to think of it as the English version of the French 'ca va'.

"Alright?"

"Alright."

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