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  1. "Good bye", "Bye", "Bye bye" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Sep 6, 2010 · Using the word "bye" on it's own we will draw out the final "e" into almost its own syllable, like: by-eee, in sing-song fashion. Whereas at the end of "goodbye" it is clipped, like: …

  2. What’s the origin/etymology of “mm-bye”? - slang

    Jul 28, 2020 · The best explanation of it's use and meaning is to say good-bye and close a conversation. It is often used in the general collection of closing phrases such as, "OK, well, …

  3. When is it appropriate to use "see you later"?

    Oct 23, 2013 · Most of the references I found online simply note that "see you later" is a farewell or parting phrase but nothing discussed when it is appropriate to use the phrase. Is it …

  4. Is it redundant to append "bye" to "speak to you later"?

    3 "See you later" and "bye" may be redundant in meaning; however, they have some meaning if you examine the different levels of discourse in a conversation. Here are two discourse-level …

  5. Appropriate way to say "see you tomorrow" when meeting online

    Jun 19, 2019 · 3 I'm talking with my clients on a daily basis, mostly via conference calls (only voice calls, without video). Is it OK to take leave of them by saying "see you tomorrow" at the …

  6. Different ways to say you are leaving work for the day

    Jul 25, 2015 · What are some formal ways to tell the boss or colleagues in the office you are leaving for the day? I am new to this, I googled and found this link but I want some more …

  7. Goodbye forever - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Feb 28, 2016 · The Oxford English Dictionary’s entry for the word (spelled “ good-bye ”) doesn’t include any evidence that the term was ever limited to a permanent leave-taking. The OED …

  8. grammaticality - "See you Monday" vs "See you on Monday"

    Nov 17, 2011 · I have seen native speakers use both variations. See you Monday. and See you on Monday. I would like to know which usage is correct or if there are any specific instances in …

  9. formality - "Take care, sir!" - how formal/informal is "take care" in ...

    Dec 14, 2017 · Better choices might be: 'Thank you for your enquiry Sir. Have a good evening'. Or 'Thank-you for visiting us Sir. Let us know if you need anything more. Good-bye'. 'Take care' is …

  10. meaning - Understanding the greeting 'Take Care' - English …

    Jan 4, 2020 · Take care can be used as a closing greeting that really cannot be picked apart further, a mere synonym of goodbye. It's not the case, though, as you suspect that it "doesn't …