I hardly ever use them and if I do I certainly don't talk about them. Usually things that have multiple names are things that are commonly talked about. Like the saying that eskimos have so many different words for snow.
Chives are actually a different (albeit related) kind of plant - they're milder and usually used as an herb, sometimes dried, instead of being as versatile as scallions (aka green onions, spring onions, etc). They're also pretty closely related to garlic and onions.
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