Say Hi or Hello

@user_786 (1338)
January 26, 2009 2:32pm CST
What are the first words you usually say to someone you meet : 1) Hi 2) Hello 3) how are you doing? 4) How are you? 5) Something else Those who use the words either Hi or Hello, do you prfer saying Hello or Hi ? Why do you prefer one over the other?
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@megaalgos (192)
• United States
26 Jan 09
I say Hi and Hello if I never met someone. I use 'how are you doing?' and How are you?' when I first talk to someone I know.
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• Philippines
27 Jan 09
i usually say Hey then follow by how are you:)
• Philippines
27 Jan 09
Hello for someone that is not close to me:D
@joosh00 (121)
10 Feb 09
I Normally Say 'Hey :D'
@ganak8 (173)
• India
27 Jan 09
I usually prefer to say HI when i meet my friend and HELLO when i attend any interview.
@HansonFan (1653)
• United States
26 Jan 09
I tend to say "Hey! How are you?" with a big smile on my face. If its just seeing someone walking by and they are talking to someone else I smile and wave. It depends on the situation, but I always have a big smile ready and waiting.
@user_786 (1338)
26 Jan 09
Cool. Probably smile is the best greeting ever!
@willvaaz (75)
• India
26 Jan 09
in my point view,,,, hi for.... known persons like friends...(typically equal age people)-----mostly american used this hello for... this is professionals (senior persons or unknown persons)------------- british people used this hello is the best word to start... it give to other person some respect.. right..
@user_786 (1338)
10 Feb 09
thanks for your response with extra information
@cher913 (25781)
• Canada
26 Jan 09
if it is someone that is my age and that i am close to, i usually say 'hey' and then ask how they are. if it is someone older or someone i dont know, i say hello and at work, i say 'may i help you' (as i am a receptionist!)
@trickiwoo (2702)
• United States
27 Jan 09
When I answer my phone, I say "Hello?" When I meet someone new for the first time, I say "Hi" And when I greet a friend or someone I know, I say "Hey". I'm not sure why I do this, but those are the greetings I use!
@mkmoney (468)
26 Jan 09
first thing i say if its not an mate then i say hello or hi but if its my m8t and that i say wag1,watz up,ezi,youchilin ect. (slang) and then say whats happening bro
@Lucky12 (767)
• United States
27 Jan 09
well I use hi alot. I mean then I use how are you or nice to meet you. I really don't use anything else. Sometimes I perfer hi and then nice to meet you casue I meet alot of military personel.