Hi Paul vs Hello, Paul

[kohyoongliat]

Hi Paul (No comma after Hi)
Hello, Paul. (A comma after Hello)

Am I correct about the comma in the above phrases?

Thanks.

 

[emsr2d2]

Hi Paul (No comma after Hi)
Hello, Paul. (A comma after Hello)

Am I correct about the comma in the above phrases?

Thanks.

Are you trying to suggest that the comma is obligatory after the word "Hello" but not after the word "Hi"?

 

[kohyoongliat]

Are you trying to suggest that the comma is obligatory after the word "Hello" but not after the word "Hi"?

Yes, that is what puzzles me. Thanks.

 

[Raymott]

Yes, that is what puzzles me. Thanks.

No, 'Hi' and 'Hello' are equivalent in regard to whether they need a following comma or not.