13 Ways to Respond When a Guy Texts "Hey You" (2024)

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13 Ways to Respond When a Guy Texts "Hey You" (2024)

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What is the best reply for "hey"? ›

  • Responding to “Hey” depends on your relationship with the sender and the context of the conversation. ...
  • 1> Casual Response: “Hey! ...
  • 2> Friendly Response: “Hey there! ...
  • 3> Formal Response: “Hello! ...
  • 4> Curious Response: “Hey! ...
  • 5> Direct Response: “Hey! ...
  • 6> Playful Response: “Hey!
Feb 12, 2023

How to respond to Hey What's Up text from a guy? ›

“Nothing much” is a pretty standard response to this question.
  1. “Just the usual. You?”
  2. “Same old, same old.”
  3. “Hey! What's up with you?”
  4. “All good here! What about you?”
  5. “I'm doing well. Thanks for asking!”

What's a flirty way to say "hey"? ›

Here are some cute ways to say hi:
  • “Hey, cutie! How's it going?”
  • “Hey there, beautiful! What have you been up to so far today?”
  • “Hey, lovely! How was your day?”
Mar 15, 2024

Is Hey Hey flirting? ›

"Heyyy" is a playful, friendly greeting that is often used as a form of flirting.

What should be the reply of hey there? ›

You can respond to "Hi there" in a friendly manner by saying "Hello! How are you today?" or "Hi! Nice to hear from you." It's a casual and welcoming greeting that can be followed by a friendly conversation.

What to say after a hi text? ›

You might ask them how their day is going or comment on the weather outside. You could inquire about their weekend plans or simply express how glad you are to see them. If you're looking to really get the conversation flowing, you might share a funny anecdote or a recent news headline that caught your attention.

What's a flirty response to you're cute? ›

You're pretty cute too.” “Thanks! But you're way cuter.” A cheeky “😙” can make a text response even more cutesy and flirtatious.

How to reply to Hey from a guy? ›

Depending on the situation, you might be able to keep the conversation going by gently teasing the other person for saying “Hey.” For example, if you're on Bumble or another dating app, you could send one of these replies to tease a girl or guy who has sent you a “Hey” message: “I'm glad you sent me that.

What's up reply to boy flirty? ›

Flirty Response
  • “Just thinking about you.” ...
  • “I was bored until I finally got a message from you.” ...
  • “Oh nothing, I was just thinking about our potential date this weekend!” ...
  • “Not doing great, but seeing you would definitely change that.” ...
  • “Certainly not looking through your photos for the hundredth time, nope.”

How to respond to what's up in a flirty way? ›

Flirty Response
  1. “Just thinking about you.” ...
  2. “I was bored until I finally got a message from you.” ...
  3. “Oh nothing, I was just thinking about our potential date this weekend!” ...
  4. “Not doing great, but seeing you would definitely change that.” ...
  5. “Certainly not looking through your photos for the hundredth time, nope.”

How to respond to "Hey, how are you from a guy?"? ›

Respond and continue the conversation
  1. I'm fine, thanks. How about you?
  2. Good, thanks. And you?
  3. I'm good. And yourself?
  4. Not bad. How are you?
  5. Fine, and you?
  6. I'm doing well, and you?
  7. Good, how about you?
Apr 6, 2023

How to respond to a low effort guy? ›

Tell them straight

Like an ultimatum, you could tell them they need to step up to keep your interest – because right now it's waning. If you do this, be prepared to walk away or have them do the walking if they can't be bothered (which should tell you all you need to know).

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