Simple and friendly English greetings: “Morning, mate.” / “Good morning.” “How’s she goin’?” (common in maritime communities) “You workin’ here long?” Context-specific greetings tied to work: “Catch goin’ well?” “Plenty fish today?” “Ready for the nets?” Language-mixed greetings: Many floaters came from other parts of Canada, Europe, or the U.S., so greetings could include snippets of other languages (e.g., French, Gaelic, Scandinavian) blended with English: French-influenced: “Bonjour, mon ami.” Gaelic-influenced: “Ciamar a tha thu?” (How are you?) Scandinavian-influenced: “God dag, friend.” Practical, work-oriented gestures: Sometimes a nod, a tip of the cap, or a handshake substituted for verbal greetings, especially in harsher weather or during busy work.