Why do people ping total strangers “hi” with zero context and expect a response? Just odd

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When someone goes “hi” and I know a question / request is coming it makes me irate. Just ask the question.

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This. It’s almost like a trap of some sort

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Cheerio! Better?

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Follow up question: can I tell someone that just saying ‘hi’ is not working for me and I would rather they include their ask immediately?

I have a habit of just barrelling in with my question and was told it was rude 😂😂

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