In a billingual province such as Quebec, you have to greet people in
English and in French when you work in customer service. After a while, it just becomes one word because you're so used to repeating it over and over. As well, it MUST be "bonjour" that is
said first, because French (on the whole) are unforgivably uppity. And
don't even THINK about just saying "hi!"
For those
new in customer service;
"Bonjour, hi! Est-ce que je peut vous aidez? Can I help you?"
And after years of
apathy in customer service;
"Bonjourhi. Est-ce que je peut vous aidez can I help you." (
Said all in one breath)