What is the exact meaning of 'Hi, there'

Hi there, Guest,
It's a standard phrase we say without a lot of conscious thought.

My opinion is that I feel 'I am here' and 'you are there', we are in two different places.
So a long version of what I'm saying is 'Hello to you who are there', ie 'Hi there'.

'Hi' is informal and friendly, but to me 'hi there' seems a little more informal and friendly.

Bye-b

Hi there everyone!

OED wrote;
"There" is used as a brusque mode of address (often in commands) to a person or persons in the place or direction indicated. "You (that are) there". It is now also appended casually to exclamations of greeting, as "Hi (or Hello) there!", frequently with a purpose to attract attention or to express cordiality.

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0Hi is the common word that all use when we see each other or when we chat.. It means "How are you ?" . After Hi, it need not to be asked "How are you" again. If one says, "Hi" ; the reply should be, "I am fine". 0-

0 No, it means 'hello' not 'how are you?'. 0-

0What's wrong with this thread? The last person posting here seems to be nona, but somehow it is paco and I know paco has long been gone. 05002br
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0Maybe she deleted her post..050010id37

0No, I'm still there!02br
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01cite10Nona The Brit12cite10No, I'm still there!12blockquote

10Nona, do you mean your post? Nope..it isn't there, or at least I can't see it!0-

0 I can see it. [:^)] 0-

0 Wait, I will show you what I have..let me try:) 0-