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In the Andamans and Nicobars

Note 151 — Chapter III

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"They have terms answering to 'How d'ye do?' and 'Good-bye.' The following are said in the Central Islands:—

A. Met chai-chachá-ka?—How d'ye do? B. Pehárí (said in response).—The same to you. A. Yáshe me ra.—Good-bye (said by the person leaving). B. Tawátse me rakát.—Good-bye, lit., Thus you at present moment (said in response). A. Pehárí.—The same to you.

At the other islands there are corresponding terms."—E. H. Man.

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