https://heyid.me/Conversation starters, language guides and small discoveries for people who like talking to people from other countries.en https://heyid.me/blog/50-questions-to-ask-someone-from-another-country/https://heyid.me/blog/50-questions-to-ask-someone-from-another-country/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTFifty easy, curious conversation starters for chatting with someone from another country, plus how to pick one and what to leave for later. https://heyid.me/blog/is-it-rude-to-be-late-attitudes-to-time-around-the-world/https://heyid.me/blog/is-it-rude-to-be-late-attitudes-to-time-around-the-world/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTBeing ten minutes late is rude in some countries and normal in others. Here's how attitudes to punctuality differ and how to avoid misunderstandings. https://heyid.me/blog/how-to-pronounce-names-from-other-languages/https://heyid.me/blog/how-to-pronounce-names-from-other-languages/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNames work differently around the world: order, surnames, nicknames. Here's how to ask someone how to say their name without making it awkward. https://heyid.me/blog/how-the-world-laughs-in-text/https://heyid.me/blog/how-the-world-laughs-in-text/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPeople write laughter differently in every language. Here's how haha, jajaja, 555, kkkk, www and 哈哈 work, and why Thai people type numbers to laugh. https://heyid.me/blog/formal-and-informal-you-in-different-languages/https://heyid.me/blog/formal-and-informal-you-in-different-languages/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSpanish, French, German, Polish and Russian all separate a formal "you" from an informal one. Here's how it works and how to pick the right one. https://heyid.me/blog/how-to-say-cheers-around-the-world/https://heyid.me/blog/how-to-say-cheers-around-the-world/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSalud, prost, kanpai, na zdrowie: how people make a toast in twelve languages, plus a few customs that are worth knowing before you raise a glass. https://heyid.me/blog/words-with-no-english-translation/https://heyid.me/blog/words-with-no-english-translation/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSome words need a whole sentence to explain in English. Here are eight foreign words, from Portuguese saudade to Japanese komorebi, and what they mean. https://heyid.me/blog/what-is-heyid-and-how-does-it-work/https://heyid.me/blog/what-is-heyid-and-how-does-it-work/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTHEYID is a chat app that translates messages as you talk. Here's what it does, what's free, what costs money and who it's for. https://heyid.me/blog/false-friends-words-that-look-the-same-but-arent/https://heyid.me/blog/false-friends-words-that-look-the-same-but-arent/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSome foreign words look like English ones but mean something else entirely. Meet eight false friends that cause awkward moments in real conversations. https://heyid.me/blog/best-time-to-chat-with-someone-on-another-continent/https://heyid.me/blog/best-time-to-chat-with-someone-on-another-continent/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTTime zones make chatting with friends abroad tricky. Here's how to find a good time, with real examples between Europe, Asia and the Americas. https://heyid.me/blog/gestures-that-mean-different-things-around-the-world/https://heyid.me/blog/gestures-that-mean-different-things-around-the-world/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTA thumbs-up, the OK sign and even a nod can mean something very different abroad. Here are six common gestures and how they read in other countries. https://heyid.me/blog/how-to-say-thank-you-in-different-languages/https://heyid.me/blog/how-to-say-thank-you-in-different-languages/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTLearn how to say thank you in 20 languages, with pronunciation tips and small notes on politeness, from Spanish gracias to Japanese arigatō. https://heyid.me/blog/how-many-languages-are-there-in-the-world/https://heyid.me/blog/how-many-languages-are-there-in-the-world/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTThere are more than 7,000 languages in the world, but a few dozen account for most speakers. Here's how the numbers break down and why it matters. https://heyid.me/blog/why-do-we-say-hello/https://heyid.me/blog/why-do-we-say-hello/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe word hello is younger than you'd think. Here's where it came from, how the telephone helped it spread and how other countries answer the phone. https://heyid.me/blog/20-ways-to-say-hello-in-different-languages/https://heyid.me/blog/20-ways-to-say-hello-in-different-languages/Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTTwenty ways to say hello in different languages, with pronunciation tips and notes on when each greeting fits. Start your next chat with one. https://heyid.me/blog/how-to-start-a-conversation-with-a-stranger-online/https://heyid.me/blog/how-to-start-a-conversation-with-a-stranger-online/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTStarting a chat with a stranger online is easier with a plan. Learn simple openers, what to avoid and how to make your first message worth answering. https://heyid.me/blog/how-to-keep-a-conversation-going/https://heyid.me/blog/how-to-keep-a-conversation-going/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTConversations stall for everyone. Here are practical ways to keep a chat alive: follow-up questions, small stories and graceful ways to change the topic. https://heyid.me/blog/how-to-make-friends-with-people-from-other-countries-online/https://heyid.me/blog/how-to-make-friends-with-people-from-other-countries-online/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFriendships across borders start with small steps. Here is how to meet people from other countries online, build trust and keep the chat going for months. https://heyid.me/blog/small-talk-around-the-world/https://heyid.me/blog/small-talk-around-the-world/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSmall talk rules change from country to country. Learn which topics are safe, which are risky and how to open a chat with someone abroad. https://heyid.me/blog/greetings-around-the-world-handshakes-bows-and-kisses/https://heyid.me/blog/greetings-around-the-world-handshakes-bows-and-kisses/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTA handshake, a bow or a kiss on the cheek: greetings differ widely. Here is a practical guide to what to expect and how to greet people abroad.