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Usage: Hi vs. Hello vs. Hi + name



 
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Usage: Hi vs. Hello vs. Hi + name #1 (permalink) Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:36 pm   Usage: Hi vs. Hello vs. Hi + name
 

When we talk to our - manager/co-worker via e-mail, what would be the polite word to talk to them.

Hi

OR

Hello

OR

Hi + name (Hi Joseph)

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Suresh
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Usage: Hi vs. Hello vs. Hi + name #2 (permalink) Wed Feb 11, 2009 13:04 pm   Usage: Hi vs. Hello vs. Hi + name
 

Hi Sureshvemuri,

I think that "hello" is more polite and formal than "hi"."Hi" is informal and is mostly used when we talk to our friends or people of our age.:)
So,when you write to your manager,it would be better if you use the word "hello". :)

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