If you know someone well, its fine. If you dont know someone, it is rude. When someone Ive never met opens a conversation with me on WRF with hey, I consider it quite rude.

Is Hey an appropriate greeting?

GREETINGS TO AVOID: Hey! This is fine to use with your friends, but the very informal salutation should stay out of the workplace. Its not professional — especially if youre writing to someone youve never met, Pachter said.

What does it mean to say hey?

Hey is defined as an expression of greeting similar to hello, or is a way to attract attention or express annoyance. When you meet someone and want to greet him, this is an example of a time when you might say hey.

What can I reply to Hey?

Dos01Respond in a timely manner.02Respond with a greeting (e.g. Hi, Hey, Good morning, Goodnight, etc.)01Dont try to force a conversation with somebody you arent interested in talking to.02Dont leave the message on read, especially when you like that person. 01“Hey” 02“Hi” 03“Hello” 04“Howdy”More items •8 Apr 2019