Hey!
Hahaha… I know you came to know what to respond to ‘hey’ here. Don’t mind me.
Everyone wants to know the secret of how to respond to hey, in actual life and even in text, but I don’t think it is an easy thing.
Are you tired of saying the same things to your friends by text or on the phone?
When you receive a message from someone or meet someone, it may not be clear what you are supposed to reply to. You may reply but still, that won’t give you the answer that you were looking for.
In such a situation, you should reply or respond to them carefully and then reply to them in a way that will make your reply meaningful.
Here are some tips to reply to hey, help you in a face-to-face meeting, a friend, a girl or even in text.
Use these links to jump ahead:
- 55 Ways On How To Respond To Hey (Even In Text)
- How To Respond To Hey From a Girl?
- How To Respond To Hey From a Boy/Guy?
- What to Respond When Your Crush Texts You ‘Hey’
- How To Respond To Hey From a Friend?
- How To Respond To Hey From a Stranger?
- How To Respond To Hey In Text?
- How To Respond To Hey On Tinder?
- Some Funny Reply To Hey
- How To Respond To Hey When You Don’t Want To Talk
- FAQs
- Conclusion
55 Ways On How To Respond To Hey (Even In Text)
There are certain situations when you will receive a text from your boyfriend or meet someone for the first time.
And, if you are feeling awkward to reply to it, then this guide is for you. Believe me, they really work in starting a great conversation.
Here is how you can reply to Hey.
1. “Hey.”
2. “What a pleasant surprise.”
3. “Hiiee, (good morning, afternoon or good evening)”
4. “Hey, what took long to text me?”
5. “Hi, (add name). I was thinking about you.”
How To Respond To Hey From a Girl?
It is said that a girl can be more confident than a boy. And when it comes to talking to a guy, we tend to lose our confidence.
But the fact is that a girl can be more confident than a boy.
I am not telling you the reason why girls are more confident, but we are trying to tell you how to deal with that situation.
Here are some ways to respond to “Hey” from a girl.
6. “What’s up?”
7. “Hey, what’s happening?”
8. “Hello, what’s new with you?”
9. “Hey, how’s your life going?”
10. “Hey, I’m happy you texted me.”
How To Respond To Hey From a Boy/Guy?
We know that most guys are not open to relationships, but still, they approach girls on social media.
There are some people who think that they are the only ones who will approach you, but that is a misconception.
Most of the guys are open to friendship and if you want to be in a good relationship, then you have to be friendly and responsive.
So, here are some ways to respond to hey from a guy who is approaching you:
11. “Hi, where have you been these days?”
12. “Yes?”
13. “Howdy, I really missed you today.”
14. “Hey, I hope your weekend was good.”
15. “Hey, how come you remember me today?”
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What to Respond When Your Crush Texts You ‘Hey’
We all know the teenage crush and we’ve all had one.
You may have been crushing on someone for months now, but you just can’t seem to get up the nerve to actually say something.
Maybe you think that they’re not into you, or maybe you don’t think that they’re your type.
Whatever the reason is, you don’t want to risk anything by making things worse.
If you’re feeling this way, here are a few tips to help you get through the ‘hey’ text from your crush:
16. “Oh, hey, cutie!”
17. “What’s up, hot stuff?”
18. “I was just about to text you.”
19. “Hey, how’s your day going?”
20. “Hey, what are you doing?”
21. “I was just about to message you! What a coincidence!”
How To Respond To Hey From a Friend?
Sometimes it happens that you will get a ‘Hey’ message from a friend. That message is actually quite nice and friendly. But the thing is that you feel that your friend is trying to be extra friendly.
Well, the thing is that there is no rule in the world that says that you can’t reply to a ‘Hey’ message.
Here are some tips for responding to a friend’s “Hey” text:
22. “Hey to you, too.”
23. “Hey yourself!”
24. “Oh hey, ‘sup?”
25. “Do you want money again bro?”
26. “Hey Bro!!!”
27. “Please don’t say you are in a problem again”
How To Respond To Hey From a Stranger?
Are you getting annoyed when someone will suddenly start speaking to you on the street, or maybe you will get attracted to someone who is talking to you?
But you don’t know how to respond to him.
It’s not a big deal to ignore the stranger if he doesn’t bother you, but you have to be careful not to offend him/her.
Here are ways to respond to hey from a stranger.
28. “What do you want?”
29. “Hey, you!”
30. “Howdy, stranger”
31. “Hey. what?”
32. “Do I know you?”
33. “Who’s this?”
34. “Hey, what did you say? I didn’t hear.”
How To Respond To Hey In Text?
If you are busy with your work, you can’t reply to the message immediately.
The person who is texting will feel upset and may feel that he/she has done something wrong, but the truth is that you are busy.
The next thing that I want to mention is that don’t reply to messages just by pressing the send button.
You must reply to the message in a polite and friendly way so that the person who sent you the message won’t feel bad.
Here are some tips that will help you to reply to hey in text messages in a friendly and polite way.
35. “Hey, I’m just checking social media.”
36. “What a great surprise you texted me.”
37. “Hey, I am sorry, stuck with some work.”
38. “Hey, how can I help you?”
How To Respond To Hey On Tinder?
After completing the profile, you will get a chance to search for your dream guy who matches your profile.
If you have not used Tinder before then the main question that will strike your mind is how to respond to hey on Tinder.
In this section, I am going to share some best practices for responding to Hey on Tinder:
39. “I’m listening, please go ahead.”
40. “Wow, that’s the most amazing thing I heard today.”
41. “Finally, you texted.”
42. “Hey, why don’t we meet and talk together?”
43. “Hey, What are you up to today?”
44. “Hey, do you know what’s so refreshing about your profile?”
Some Funny Reply To Hey
‘Hey’ is one of the most common phrases which everyone uses in their daily lives.
Whether it is a friend, a colleague, or a stranger, all of us use this word in our conversations.
So, it’s only natural that we will also use this word when we talk to our loved ones.
If you want to have a friendly conversation then you can try the following funny ways to reply to Hey:
45. “What’s popping?”
46. “Hey, what’s up? Except for the sky?”
47. “Hey, you alive?”
48. “Hey after so many days it’s shocking to see your text.”
49. “I thought you forgot me.”
How To Respond To Hey When You Don’t Want To Talk
I was chatting with my friend and she told me that a boy she knew had started a conversation with her.
But she wasn’t ready to respond, as he is keep texting ‘hey’ and she don’t know what to reply to.
So, she asked me how to reply to Hey when you don’t want to talk, and I gave her some tips.
50. “I’m busy right now.”
51. “I’m super tired and going to bed.”
52. “It’s pretty late.”
53. “I don’t feel like talking right now.”
54. “Out with friends will text you later.”
55. “Leave me alone.”
FAQs
What does it mean when they text hey?
Well, it means that the person wants to start a conversation but doesn’t know what to say.
Is texting ‘Hey’ rude?
No, it isn’t! As long as the person is polite in his/her texts, there is no need to be concerned about their actions. Some people actually say hey just to make someone smile.
Which is better hi or hey?
Most people will say hi because it’s more formal. However, if you want to start a conversation with a specific person, hey is a good choice. If you aren’t sure which one to use, try both out!
Is using Hey unprofessional?
Of course not! It is perfectly fine and you shouldn’t be ashamed of saying ‘hi’ or ‘hey’!
Do guys say hey you to be flirty?
Probably not but it’s a fun way to start a conversation. You might also say hi because you are meeting a new person for the first time. If you meet someone at work, you can always say hi!
Do you say hi or hey to your crush?
It depends on who your crush is. Some people don’t care what they say so it’s okay to say hi to them. If you have a crush, then definitely say hey.
Conclusion
This is my personal list of replies for how to respond to hey.
These responses are from real conversations.
I can’t guarantee these will work every time, but they’ve worked enough to give you some idea of how to handle this situation.
It’s okay if you don’t know how to reply to hey. Just try one and see what happens!
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