> > Do you have any idea how bizarre it looks to see somebody end all their posts with a word that means "Hello" where I come from?
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> I refuse to discuss the difference between the informal (not specifically Aussie or Kiwi) "G'Day" and the formal "Good Day" and I am offended (NOT! Just for the purposes of humour) that you should not recognise this.
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> ..so I'd better conclude this right now with both a quick assurance to Wedge that of course I understand his non-salutory (valetory?) use of "G'Day" even though here in New Zealand the contraction "G'Day" has somehow changed a little in meaning from the full "Goodday"

I completely did not understand a word of this post. But I gather you're a New Zealander with an opinion about how "G'day" is used where you live? You might note that Brunnen-G is also a New Zealander, so there may be something of vital importance to linguists everywhere to work out.