Does anyone else hate it when people address an email with just “Name,” and no “hi” “hey” “hello” beforehand? I read it as being confrontational

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I don’t care how others email me. But since this nuance is important to some people I try to include Hi before their name in order to soften my message. I figure it’s low hanging fruit, might as well treat the bastards kindly.

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“Hi” sounds less professional in written correspondence than just starting with the name.

I usually start with “Hello” but if they go straight to name in response I pick up from their cue and do the same going forward. Not offended by it at all.

If that bothers you this career is going to be a real struggle.

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Agree with OP. It’s hard to tell how they feel towards me

I dislike it when they just say ‘Hello’ or Hi’ without including my name lol

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