Mishi Mishi

The last couple of times I've called home on the phone my dad has answered, 'Hello, mishi mishi.' He has taken quite an interest in Japan lately and must be getting a little eccentric in his old age. I don't have the heart to tell him that he should be saying, 'Moshi moshi...' which is how Japanese people answer the phone.

Where on earth did he learn that, anyway? Should I correct him or continue to pretend that I haven't noticed? I'm hoping he isn't answering the phone like that all the time!

Comments

[SaffronSaris]

That's cute. Personally, I could never bring myself to say "Moshi moshi" when I pick up the phone. I'd always go "hello" and always got a "sumimasen, gomennasai" in return before the caller hung up.

[Darren]

How about if a Japanese friend were to call? My friends would often answer with 'hello' then they'd switch to Japanese. Personally, I like saying 'moshi moshi'.