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Scpatange Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Hi-hello

What is difference between hi and hello?

when to use hi/hello while greeting?
  

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Hi Hi and hello are practically interchangeable in their usage. They mean the same thing, and are used for the same purpose. However, ‘hello’ is more formal and is appropriately used in formal occasions or in greeting persons of authority.

— Prajwalkr

  • Hi Hi and hello are practically interchangeable in their usage.
  • They mean the same thing, and are used for the same purpose.
  • However, ‘hello’ is more formal and is appropriately used in formal occasions or in greeting persons of authority.
  • ‘Hi’ as mentioned earlier is more casual and is used among peers and equals.
  • ‘Hello’ is also more appropriate for speeches with a formal setting, like a public address.
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Hi and hello are practically interchangeable in their usage. They mean the same thing, and are used for the same purpose. However, ‘hello’ is more formal and is appropriately used in formal occasions or in greeting persons of authority. ‘Hi’ as mentioned earlier is more casual and is used among peers and equals. ‘Hello’ is also more appropriate for speeches wi
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Is there anything such as one of them(hi/hello) is used for same gender and other is used for opposite gender?
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