How do you do it?

Hi Rajib! I usually say 'Hi' and then the username. Sometimes I shorten the username but never unless I have been interacting with the user for some time. Being called by my name does give some special feeling to it but all responses are welcme even if the user does not call me by name. I feel something rally special when the user tells me that I may call them by their real name. That is for me something special

Honestly, krajibg, I also feel nice when some sort of recognition is given whenever I read a reply or a post in my discussion. Even though they already know my user name as they read along the post or discussion, being greeted still grants me that nice feeling. Then again, I mostly get straight reponses which isn't a bad thing because them making time to post in a discussion or repond to my post also gets me that bit of recognition. (^_^ )

I like being called by my username there is quite an attachment.

Hi Rajib, (does this sound good), I can't really remember if I ever address anyone with this kind of greetings. Of course I always feel elated and so touched when someone do give me a short greetings before responding. There are many forms of greetings that I received and it varies from person to person and the places where they are from. The westerners are more sweet and electrifying when they address their greetings like, 'hon' sweetie' 'lovely lady' 'dear' and so many that often jumps the heart a bit. Coming from a place that aren't used to such proclamation I do find it uncomfortable at first but am growing to like it more and more as I feel I have personalized my presence in that person.

The beauty of mylot is that we don't need to address person when we are responding. It is understood that we are addressing the author of that post. Of course we feel good if someone says Hi *user name*. I personally don't have that kind of tendency. i take my friends at mylot for granted!

Hello! Yes, me too I feel special and proud every time members mentioned my name when answering my discussions posted. Usually I start my response with hello and end it with goodluck and Godbless, with these words I want to know that person that he is special and meant to me. Goodluck and Godbless!

Hi! Krajibg! Good Question! While responding to my posts, many of my dear friends here address me with my real name and I feel happy, when they address me by my real name. I also try to do like wise, however, sometimes in my hurry to post my response, I forget to address the user's real name/log in name. I agree with you that addressing our friends/memebrs with their log in name develops a kind of bond between the respondents and the user. However, I would like to add here that some members are very particular here, even if you know their real names, they just do not want you to spell out their real name in the discussions, they insist on using their 'screen' name and I respect their privacy.

I do like it when a member answers my discussion with my username. I think it gives a personal touch to the response. I like it but I don't always say the username of the person who has started the discussion.

I had not thought about it to be honest Rajib but come to think of it, it probably does feel nicer to be addressed by your name and as you said it bonds you to the other person. I often use names with MyLotters I communicate with a lot such as yourself but there are many times, as I'm sure you've noticed that I just forget. It is a good point and I may just make an effort to address my friends properly instead of just responding from now on.

Hi krajibg, it is a thought provoking discussion. I too am guilty of not addressing the member by his/her name. I do it when i am comfortable with the name. Sometimes the names are so complicated that i just start with a Hi..I agree with you that you do feel nice to be addressed by your name , it does make a difference, i will bear that in mind - thanks a lot

Hello my friend Rajib Ji, It's a great topic to discuss. To tell you frankly, on eday I had to bull-sh$t my both sons, who just replied my mail, without addressing me proper and finishing it, We Indians are taught letter writing, and there have been numerous querries, why I complete my address with suffixing 'JI'. I had to explain. In fact, after you started finishing with Rajib, I tried to relate with your name. It gives special bondage. It is like, that I may ask about your children, but if I ask about them by their actual names, we will have better relations. I hope, I have made my feelings open. May God bless you and have a great time.

Hi krajibg, no i dont think it makes any difference to me how people respond and though i added hi in beginning here i usually dont. I have seen people starting with Hi and then get on very rude in their response not all but sometimes and i have also seen people starting blankly being very nice even if you tell them exactly opposite of what they said so i would rather have a nice person who wont take offense here unless someone got personal.. than a person who would start with hi and then get rude.

Hi Rachael....That is what I always say, right?... Oh I am sorry, its Rajib...I am mistaken again!! Yes it is much nicer when we can, or are, addressed by our names. Its a much friendlier atmosphere and makes that person seem more of a friend. And we dont take them for granted like whats his name said there...I must give him a slap... I dont hide my name. I have no reason to. It is Sandra or Sandy..whichever..and anyone is welcome to use it ....Now I must go and yell at sanadoodoo or whatever his name is!..

Hi Rajib, For me my name matters a lot. I am using my real name here...though I have added an 'e'... It is said that, in any language the best word for anyone is his name. It always feels good when someone call you by your name. In responding, I start the response by an address, but it is not a rule. Lots of time, I forget to write that..It shows that, something is lacking from heart, or you may say I lack manner. However, I will try to address as a rule now...at least when I am posting my first response or comment on a particular discussion. But, I don't think that anyone will get cheered by reading his username which does not have any relavance to his name.

I think most times I don't use anything to greet a person during the discussions or commenting on the discussions. Sometimes I do use the person's names. I think most times it depends on the mood or depends on the way I think. Sometimes I start with a hi or hello. I also think it is nice to address the user name krajibg. I think I will certainly use it in the future.

sometimes i said "hi there" and some ties its just right the replies of the discussion

Sometimes I'll say something like "Hey guys!" or something like that - with the intent of being friendly and casual and getting people's attention. Not sure if it actually works or not, though.

Rajib- If I do not know the person's name then I cannot use it. I generally will then simply type their user name. If I do know it, then I will use it if I have permission, because some people don't wish their real name used in such a public place. I do though agree that it's a nice feeling when you're met with "Hi friend". There is something warm and inviting, as if you're sitting down to tea so that you may converse about the world and life. Thank friend for the heart thought conversation. Namaste-Anora

hi! rajib dada truely speaking, i never thought about this, i never addressed anyone while adding a response or comment. well, it surely sounds personal. i may not remember using salutations but try to remember that you feel nice... well while writing emails ect. i take utmost care to address people with greetings and salutations.