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Comma doubt
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Anonymous  #456821  Tue, 25 Dec 07 03:48 AM

Hello friends

Please clear my doubt about:

Hi, Peter.

Hi Peter.

Hello Peter OR Hello, Peter.

Is the comma necessary or can be removed?
  
Mister Micawber  #456825  Tue, 25 Dec 07 03:51 AM

I wrestle with this problem every time I write an email.  I think that, strictly, the comma is required...but that it can easily be omitted.
  
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