Quick thanks!

[Yass Shoji]

Dear all who kindly responded to my question about "Hi?",

Thank you so much for all your interesting and insightful responses,
comments, explanations! Just amazed!

As I've mentioned somewhere else, I was watching others chat over the
internet and probably I could have asked them if they use "Hi?" (or why not
using it to enter a room). But a problem is I have no idea if their comments
can be authentic and trusted  because some may wish to hide their true
identity. ( I doubt serious hard working professional linguists have the
time to chat over the internet! ) Also quite often they just leave suddenly
without any response and saying good-bye. Rude and stressful! I was rather
reluctant to join them. So I really appreciate your responses that I can
TRUST!!:D (< a smile?)

And, yes, I'll certainly ask tourists and etc when I get a chance! Thank
you!

Best wishes,
Yass