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Are you feeling creative and want more than just “goodbye” when ending your conversations? Do you also want to navigate lots of social situations and have the right comment in your back pocket? We’ll walk you through a bunch of sign-offs so you won't have to stick to the same saying. We’ll even review formal and informal expressions—read on to prepare yourself for any scenario that comes up when you leave.
Other Ways to Say Goodbye
- "See you later."
- "Take it easy."
- "Have a good day."
- "So long!"
- "Until next time."
- "Gotta run."
- "Good seeing you."
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References
- ↑ https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-goodbye-alternatives/
- ↑ https://psychologytoday.com/us/blog/close-encounters/201812/why-do-we-people-who-are-similar-us
- ↑ https://www.rd.com/article/benefits-of-being-sarcastic/
- ↑ https://www.englishclass101.com/blog/2021/01/08/goodbye-in-english/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200403/the-creative-self
- ↑ https://www.englishclass101.com/blog/2021/01/08/goodbye-in-english/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-couch/201407/5-ways-make-goodbyes-less-painful
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/improving-family-relationships-with-emotional-intelligence.htm
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/2021/07/11/1014019821/flirting-how-to-dating-romance-advice