I am making a video which explains my business. In my video, I would like to say "hello" to someone who watches my video.
Is it rude to say "hi, there"?
If this is a rude or an unsuitable expression, what is the right expression in this situation?
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Best Answer
There is nothing rude about "Hi, there," but you'll want to say it with the right tone and mood, or it may come across as very insincere.
If I wanted to use "Hi, there!" as an introduction to my video, I'd say it as if the viewer had just come up to me from behind, and I turned around to see them approaching.
I don't think there's a single "right expression" for this situation. It's probably most important for your greeting to sound warm, friendly, sincere and unrehearsed.