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		as_bntd on July 6, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Please don't say just hello in chat Saying hi can actually cause disharmony by confusing newer team members: For example: > How am I supposed to respond to a bare 'hi' after I asked a question?

bluefishinit on July 6, 2023 [–]

I've never had anyone ask me such a strange question. I think most humans know that when someone says "hi" you say "hi" back, I don't see how that could be confusing to new team members.

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