Addressing with hi in a mail

When addressing a letter or email with a greeting of "Hi", it's generally considered informal and is often used in personal or casual correspondence. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind:

Formal vs. Informal

• If you're writing to someone you don't know well, or if you're writing in a professional capacity, it's generally better to use a more formal greeting such as "Dear [Name]" or "To Whom It May Concern".
• If you're writing to a friend, family member, or someone you have a close relationship with, "Hi" can be a friendly and appropriate greeting.

Addressing with "Hi"

• When using "Hi" as a greeting, you can follow it with the person's name, or simply use "Hi" on its own.
• If you're writing to multiple people, you can use "Hi everyone" or "Hi team" to address the group.
• If you're writing to someone with a title (e.g. Dr., Mr., Ms., Mrs.), you can use "Hi [Title] [Name]" or "Hi [Name], [Title]".

Examples:

• Hi John
• Hi everyone
• Hi Dr. Smith
• Hi Sarah, nice to hear from you!

Tips

• Be mindful of the tone and context of your message. If you're writing to someone you don't know well, a more formal greeting may be more appropriate.
• Use "Hi" sparingly in professional correspondence, as it may come across as too casual.
• If you're unsure about the level of formality required, it's always a good idea to err on the side of caution and use a more formal greeting.