In general, we use hi there in spoken English. It is informal and usually used in a positive, upbeat tone. It is not rude but if you want to be polite you can learn more about polite and formal greetings here.

Is saying hey there condescending?

Hi there can certainly be demeaning, especially coming from someone you dont know. I agree that the effect of Hi there is often condescending or demeaning. Yes, it can be uttered in that tone, but also: yes it is (in my experience) almost always uttered in that way.

What does Hey there mean?

Hey there. is another way to say Hello. Hey there sounds quite friendly. Hello sounds more formal.

Is Hi there a sentence?

Hi there is one phrase, so the comma goes after there. You could add a comma within it if you want to create a pause in the speech, but its not necessary. Turns out Hi there is one phrase.

What can I say instead of hey there?

In this page you can discover 23 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for hey, like: hello, halt, hey there, hold-on, i-say, you there, hold up, say, stop, hi and yup.

What should I reply hey?

If the person who sent you hey is someone you know well, and havent heard from in a while, this a great way to show them exactly how you feel about their text. By not responding with a hello, instead getting right to asking about them, is an inviting way to say hi. 11“What are you doing?”

Should I use hi or hey?

As a greeting, Hey is more informal than Hi. I wouldnt use Hey in an office e-mail. Hey is not considered childish or girlish.

Is there a comma after hey in Hey there?

1. After the word(s) of greeting, usually a comma. Hi there is one phrase, so the comma goes after there. You could add a comma within it if you want to create a pause in the speech, but its not necessary. 2.

Do you write a comma after Hi?

But the greeting “Hi” is a form of direct address, which by convention is set off with commas: Hi, Anne, That said, “Hi” marks the correspondence as informal.

Can you say hey instead of hi?

As a greeting, Hey is more informal than Hi. I wouldnt use Hey in an office e-mail. Hey is not considered childish or girlish.