just like the person i responded to you're not getting the point. among the people that use each greeting they are equivalent. i'm exactly saying outside of for

just like the person i responded to you're not getting the point. among the people that use each greeting they are equivalent. i'm exactly saying outside of formality they serve the same purpose. yes in russia you only use that greeting with familiars and in america it's acceptable to use it with anyone. that's besides what purpose it serves.