No “Hi”. Just say it.
If you need something, don’t open with a greeting.
Open with the actual message.
“Hi” feels polite — but in chat, it creates unnecessary delay.
It forces a waiting loop:
Hi → Who is this? → What do you need?
That loop adds zero value.
❌ Don’t do this
- Hi
- Hello
- Are you there?
- Ping me when free
- Quick question…
✅ Do this instead
- “Can you review this when you get a chance?”
- “I’m stuck on this error — here’s the screenshot”
- “What time is the meeting today?”
Why this matters:
Chat is not a phone call.
Typing is slower than speaking.
So every unnecessary message increases friction.
It may feel small, but better messages = faster responses for everyone.