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Finns love it when you can greet and thank them in their own language.
Say hello to anyone by saying "HEI". It is pronounced HAY. "HEI" (or doubled as a "HEI-HEI") also functions as a casual "goodbye, now".
Say thank you to anyone by saying "KIITOS." It is pronounced "KEY TOSS."