A man is always judged by his behavior. So, politeness and courtesy should be followed while dealing with others. The etiquette and manners you show towards the people can be a great insignia of influence on them. So, we have to be very meticulous and discreet while dealing with others even if they are our family members.
To please people, you do not need to offer them a sumptuous treat. All you need to do is to behave with them politely maintaining the rules and regulations of etiquette and manner. Your impression of them can be a substantial influencer in their life that can help them to get out of the hectic situation they have been facing. So, step in carefully and try to follow the guidelines provided in this article.
What does it mean by polite expression?
In the world, all you are noticing are divided into two parts–one side is detrimental and the other one is effective and beneficial for you. In my personal opinion, I strongly believe that the things we confess as good are good because still, there exist bad items around us. So, it depends on you how you receive those things, which part you are following, and what & how you are learning from those things.
In our daily life, we have to face different personalities. So behavior is really a pressing issue as it also shows yourself to others; What kind of personality you possess. And here is the moment where you have to pause and think deeply about how you should behave. So, basically, the polite expression refers to that behavior or expression that causes no harm to others; rather it gives them a soothing feeling and overall a striking attitude about your personality and that is a matter of utmost importance.
‘Hi There’!
Hi there is a common-used informal greeting in the English language. It is used to greet someone especially when we are a little bit surprised after having seen someone.
It is a very informal way to greet. You can simply use hi, hey, or hello but there can be used to show the intensity of the expression which is also a means of amity and strong alliance.
‘There’ actually does not carry that much importance here. The simple and basic use of there is to refer to something that is far away from us. But, In modern usage, it does not necessarily mean distant things. To be more friendly or to show surprise we use hi adding there!
The usages and avoidance of ‘Hi There’ you need to know!
In general, hi there is a common informal greeting. But still, we have to be careful while using it. It does not possess anything rude or strict but its effect on others maybe last long as we have already mentioned that our behavior affects others.
When we deal with our friends, family members or very close ones, we can easily greet them by saying ‘hi there’. It is used to make that friendship and bonding more stronger and long-lasting divulging the love and affinity for those people. But, in formal life, it is a little bit weird to say ‘hi there’ as it sounds unprofessional which does not create a good sign of yours to others you are facing to.
So it would be better to keep yourself in control while you are in your professional life. Nevertheless, you can continue greeting like that with whom you have a very close relation perhaps -your colleagues!
Does ‘there’ carry any value in ‘hi there’?
To be very honest, it actually does not! It is like typical ‘hi’,’ hello’, but adding there sounds more surprising and friendly than saying only ‘hi’. Hang on for a moment and imagine that, someone you have known for a long time, and suddenly you come over him or her and say ‘ hi’ that might fall flat sprouting no enthusiasm. But keeping it a little change you just greet by saying ‘hi there’–thus boosting up a striking moment and letting your friend think a positive vibe about you.
Differences between hi and hi there!
Hi and Hi there can both be used to greet someone informally. They both are interchangeable. Hi there is used when you already know someone. On the other hand, saying hi does not require knowing someone at all. It can be used to greet someone whether you know someone or not.
They both are casual ways and alternative ways to say hello to someone in the English Language. You can go through any of them.
Hi–Reservation ( polite or unprofessional)?
Hi is pretty nice in a professional environment if you already have a good working relationship with someone. If you are meeting someone for the first time, then use ‘hello’ instead of using hi. Meeting someone for the first time can be a remarkable event. So try to behave avoiding ambiguity. Here, using hello sounds pretty good and professional as well.
At the same time, ‘hi there’ is a friendly way to greet someone and acts as a way to show that you are open to a conversation. It is much informal and usually used in a positive and upbeat tone. It is not that kind of abusive or impolite behavior. But you should definitely avoid ‘hi there’, in email writings or other professional perspectives that carry your personality to others.
Alternative ways of ‘hi there’
We have gone through the meaning, usages, and the polite expression of ‘hi there’, now it’s time to see what others we could use to replace it. This aim is at finding the best ways of greetings that work best for you.
If you are reluctant to use hi there, you can simply use hello. If you are writing to someone you do not know, then write Hello or the person’s name preceding with dear. It’s up to you to construct the whole format and how much formal you want to be. There are some other alternatives that can be used as follow-
- ‘Hey, there’
A common replacement where hi turned out hey. They mean the same thing maintaining the same tone and mood.
- ‘Hello, there’
This one is a little less casual and can go along with professional expression.
How to respond to hi there?
Since, hi there is considered a casual and informal greeting. You are free to respond however you want. There are no hard and fast rules and also no restrictions. You can respond casually on your own. You do not need to spend much time thinking a lot more about it. Just stick to the greetings you use for others and expect feedback. let’s see a couple of good ones–!
- Hi, there!
- Hello, how are you doing?
- Hi, there!
- Hey, man! Long time no see.
- Hi, there!
- Hi! It’s a pleasure to see you again.
Conclusion
Let’s finish up by simply overviewing the whole construction we are discussing throughout this article. Hi, Hi there, hello, hey … are actually like the same ways of greeting. It varies from person to person; how they elucidate their ways of manner, how they want to be formal or how they want to convey their feelings to others.