We have "Good day". We also have "Sir" and "Ma'am" said with a nod. The nod is important, as without it, the one word might seem a question. "Doctor" with a nod, also. If names would be …

Oct 26, 2016 · There is no earthly reason to wish someone good day etc. in an email, formal, or informal, just as it has never been the practice (at least in the twentieth century) to do so in a …

Slightly cooler than urging someone to 'have a good day' US, 1984. The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms (1997) says: have a nice day Also, have a good day; have a good one. A …

Apr 13, 2012 · As an Aussie I can definitely confirm the "g'day" usage - and it doesn't matter what time of day or night it is ;-). "Good afternoon" does sound a bit formal, even stilted. It is usually …

Mar 27, 2020 · We usually say 'Good evening to India, good afternoon to Germany, good morning to America' or equivalent, or 'good morning, good afternoon, good evening, whichever time it is …

Good evening - in the evening; Good day - any time, but it feels old-fashioned; Good night never means "hello", always "goodbye". There are times of day when there is no really appropriate …

It's a nice day. If you were a salesman, and I was asking about your job, I might ask: How did things go yesterday? And, if you had made a lot of sales, you might answer: I had a good day. …

According to Etymonline good day is short for have a good day. It seems to deal with good morning and good night similarly. The phrasing goes back to the 14th century, so the problem …

Being mindful of the time is important when talking long distance. Have a good day is a positive and hopeful sentence and can be used during the day until sundown. After that you could say …

Feb 18, 2011 · Wonder if the meaning is different based on dialect. I've never heard Good Evening used as a way to say goodbye. In my experience, Good Morning is a hello, Good …