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Hello, what does it mean when someone greets you in this way: Hello dear (name)?
Nov 3, 2022 5:15 PM
Answers · 2
It depends who is greeting you.
In written communication, 'dear' is a formal way to address someone. It can be followed by their given name (Dear John) or their surname (Dear Mr Smith). It's just a formal and polite way to address someone you don't know really well in writing.
In speech, 'dear' is affectionate. It is a term of endearment. So close friends might address you in this way. It would be followed by your given name. I think this is quite rarely used though.
I'm from the UK. The meaning might vary from culture to culture.
November 3, 2022
dear means عزيزي
it is a formal way to address someone
November 3, 2022
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