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Good day vs. good afternoon
Hello, wonderful people :)
Could anyone please tell me if it's okay just to say "Good day!" ? And wether it can be used instead of "Have a good day" or "Good afternoon".
2018년 7월 14일 오후 3:49
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I think that usage of these phrases may differ in American English as compared to British English. In American English: 1) “Good day” is rarely used by itself, but is commonly used when saying goodbye to someone: “Have a good [great] day!” I believe that “Good day” by itself may be used in British English in the “goodbye” situation. 2) “Good afternoon” in American English is only used as a greeting (when saying “hello”), not when saying “goodbye.”
2018년 7월 14일
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In Canada, we do say "good day" as a greeting. It is not as common as "good morning" or "good afternoon".
All three expressions would be a somewhat formal greeting between strangers or acquaintances passing on the street or in a retail setting as a way of acknowledging someone's presence.
The expression "have a good day" would be used as a parting expression, perhaps in place of "nice talking to you".
Hope this helps
2018년 7월 14일
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good day means bye bye
good afternoon is say Hi...greeting
2018년 7월 14일
good day means bye bye
good afternoon is say Hi...greeting
2018년 7월 14일
good day means bye bye
good afternoon is say Hi...greeting
2018년 7월 14일
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