Is there a huge difference in "Hi John" or "Hey John" when it comes to correct etiquette and grammar, respect, etc when addressing someone in a work or professional setting like starting an email? I didn't think so but maybe I'm ignorant.

1/21/2024 12:32:38 AM

Generally, "hi" can be used formally, and "hey" would be used with someone you are already acquainted with and who is at your level or below.

If you know the person, there is no difference in respect. If you don't know them, it wouldn't necessarily be disrespectful, but just kind of weird to use "hey".

1/21/2024 6:31:30 AM

“Hi Ms. Davidson, here are those audit files you requested”

“Hey Bob, go fuck yourself”

1/21/2024 8:00:34 AM

I use "Hello" or "Greetings" in formal email openings, because I'm not 5.

1/21/2024 8:10:09 AM

^^This it it, ignore my original comment.

^I use "hello", but have never used "greetings" cause it sounds like something to be used ironically lol, or like at some secret meeting.

1/21/2024 10:40:58 AM

It's probably a 95/5 split for me. I tend to reserve Greetings for an initial contact to a typically foreign recipient, not for someone I know.

Hi sounds like a child, TBH.

1/21/2024 10:47:04 AM

I usually just introduce myself in the usual formal way, letting them know I am the Crown Royal Prince of Nigeria. We see where it goes from there

1/21/2024 12:53:54 PM

I use "sup" in all situations, regardless of formality

because fuck you, society

1/21/2024 12:57:18 PM

1/21/2024 2:48:15 PM

Why are you people (in your 40s+) taking advice on this topic from someone claiming to be a teenager

1/21/2024 4:56:06 PM

^^Exactly!

1/21/2024 10:13:57 PM

^^

Schrodinger's age

1/22/2024 12:30:10 AM

1. "Hi" inside the company (my location)
2. "Hello" outside the company

Then I reciprocate however they respond which is a straight up "[name]," 99% of the time.

HELLYEAH I USE EMOJIS FOR COMPANY STUFF

1/22/2024 9:59:35 AM