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Post by mirabelleswalker on Jul 6, 2016 5:31:14 GMT
Does anyone use this expression or have you heard it?
I live in Northern California. In the last few weeks I have gone into three different stores and had the salesperson greet me with "welcome in." I have never heard this before. Why not simply say welcome?
I'm wondering where this came from.
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Jul 6, 2016 5:35:10 GMT
I've never heard it. I am originally from Nor Cal.
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Post by Grom Pea on Jul 6, 2016 6:32:44 GMT
Are they German or cabaret fans? Maybe they were saying willkommen. It means welcome.
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Post by lucyg on Jul 6, 2016 6:42:52 GMT
Weird. I've never heard it said that way and I'm right here, too.
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Jul 6, 2016 7:01:12 GMT
I'm in Norcal and have never heard it...yet  |
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Post by miominmio on Jul 6, 2016 7:09:14 GMT
Are they German or cabaret fans? Maybe they were saying willkommen. It means welcome. Or Scandinavian? "Velkommen" and "velkommen inn" can be used interchangeably. |
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Post by bc2ca on Jul 6, 2016 7:18:36 GMT
I've never heard "welcome in" when going into a store - maybe "welcome" or "let me know if I can help you find something".
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Post by gailoh on Jul 6, 2016 11:54:38 GMT
Never heard that one before but it does make sense...
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Post by MZF on Jul 6, 2016 12:57:22 GMT
I'm in No CA and have never heard that.
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Post by oldcrow on Jul 6, 2016 13:09:04 GMT
I have never heard it but have seen a sign outside of a business that says Welcome Inn but that is the name of the establishment.
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Post by Katie on Jul 6, 2016 13:53:40 GMT
I am in MN/WI and the only time I recall hearing it is when I go to Ulta, the sales people usually yell it across the store.
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Post by scorpeao on Jul 6, 2016 14:01:14 GMT
Another NorCal pea...never heard it in my life!
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Jul 6, 2016 14:04:57 GMT
I've never heard that, but it reminds me of people who say, "on tomorrow" or "on yesterday." It just doesn't sounds quite right.
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Post by chirpingcricket on Jul 6, 2016 14:05:26 GMT
I'm not familiar with it. Came here to complain about an attorney who keeps using the word "adverse" when he means "averse." Argh. He has so much education. Why can't he keep those two straight?
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Jul 6, 2016 14:07:43 GMT
I am in MN/WI and the only time I recall hearing it is when I go to Ulta, the sales people usually yell it across the store. Maybe it's specific businesses, then. I think Ulta was one. Paper Source was another. |
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Post by chaosisapony on Jul 6, 2016 14:16:01 GMT
Been in northern California my whole life and haven't heard that. Now I'm going to be listening for it.
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Post by newlywoods03 on Jul 6, 2016 14:29:51 GMT
I also live in Northern California and I have never heard that.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 14:49:40 GMT
I'm in Oregon and we're hearing it all the time - it's newish though. And I agree that it's generally shouted across a store the moment you cross the threshold.  |
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Post by Monica* on Jul 6, 2016 17:02:29 GMT
I thought only QVC and those shopping channels did that.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jul 6, 2016 19:21:27 GMT
I've never heard it in Britain. Thank goodness.
In Asia we used to be greeted when we walked into a shop with a sing-song "wahl-cuhhhhhm". Used to grate on my ears every time.
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Post by calgal08 on Jul 6, 2016 19:33:58 GMT
Another N. CA Pea who's never heard of it. Come to think of it, I don't often hear someone greet me when I walk into a store.
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Post by River on Jul 6, 2016 19:38:52 GMT
I'm in Alabama and never heard it like that. The closest thing I've heard was "Welcome to Moe's" from every worker in there as soon as I opened the door. I've now come to love that about Moe's Southwest Grill.
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Post by Linda on Jul 6, 2016 20:04:28 GMT
I'm in Alabama and never heard it like that. The closest thing I've heard was "Welcome to Moe's" from every worker in there as soon as I opened the door. I've now come to love that about Moe's Southwest Grill. I HATE that about Moes - they don't even look up, they just holler it when they hear the door open. And now Walgreens has started copying them "Welcome to Walgreens" if you're going to greet me, at least try and act sincere...a mandated by the home office greeting that everyone says and no one means is meaningless |
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Post by refugeepea on Jul 6, 2016 21:27:37 GMT
I prefer hello or hi over welcome; especially in a store. Of course I'm welcome; you want me in here.  I know welcome means the same, but it's just odd sounding to me.  |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jul 6, 2016 21:28:45 GMT
Never heard it before and I was at the SF Outlet Stores this morning and that's a lot of stores. |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jul 7, 2016 2:04:31 GMT
I am in MN/WI and the only time I recall hearing it is when I go to Ulta, the sales people usually yell it across the store. Mine just yell "HI! WELCOME TO ULTA!" That's why I LIKE when the younger girls are working-- they're far more likely to ignore my entrance than management is. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 2:06:53 GMT
Are they German or cabaret fans? Maybe they were saying willkommen. It means welcome. Thanks, now I will have this soundtrack in my head indefinitely.  Everybody sing, "Money makes da vorld go around" |
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Post by paget on Jul 7, 2016 4:09:37 GMT
I've never heard this. It sounds off.
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Jul 7, 2016 4:29:33 GMT
Are they German or cabaret fans? Maybe they were saying willkommen. It means welcome. Or Scandinavian? "Velkommen" and "velkommen inn" can be used interchangeably. Maybe I'll reply with "danke" next time and see what happens! |
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Post by anniefb on Jul 7, 2016 4:32:54 GMT
Never heard it before.
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I know welcome means the same, but it's just odd sounding to me. 
