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Originally Posted by Karellen
"By the way... my name is John"
Why do Americans always introduce themselves by starting with "by the way".
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I've said that on many an occasion. I'm chatting with a stranger and decide that now would be a good time to introduce myself. So, I'll interrupt what I'm saying and say "by the way, my name is..."
I have no idea where any of my colloquialisms originate because I moved around a lot. I've lived in 9 states (all west of the Mississippi River) and 3 countries (eastern Asia), thanks to my father's Army career and my stint in the Army.