If you reply to someones tweet on twitter?
If you reply to someones tweet, can they read it even if they're not following you?
Sorry if this was a stupid question. 
It is not stupid at all 
and to answer your question.
Yes people can see that you have responded to their tweet, even if they are not following you. If you are seeking a response from them well, that is different. A lot people won't reply to you, mostly celebs. But, from what I experienced they can indeed read them.
For example: I replied to one of Nancy Loo's (Fox Chicago News Anchor) tweets and she was not following me then. Now she is but it wasn't until after.
Hope this made sense and I helped hun. Happy Tweeting!
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It is not stupid at all
and to answer your question.
Yes people can see that you have responded to their tweet, even if they are not following you. If you are seeking a response from them well, that is different. A lot people won't reply to you, mostly celebs. But, from what I experienced they can indeed read them.
For example: I replied to one of Nancy Loo's (Fox Chicago News Anchor) tweets and she was not following me then. Now she is but it wasn't until after.
Hope this made sense and I helped hun. Happy Tweeting!
References :
my own exp
What are @Replies?
An @reply is a public message sent from one person to another, distinguished from normal updates by the @username prefix. If a message begins with @username, we collect it as a reply and post it in the replies tab. Reply publicly to any update on Twitter by using the @username format. Following is not necessary to reply to someone, and all of your replies are visible in the replies tab of your home page sidebar.
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Twitter Support Site