Saying Goodbye
1. Preclosings and Responses
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)
a. Time-Related Expressions
- A: Well, I'm afraid I have to be going.
B: Thank you for coming.
- A: I've got to go/run. It's getting late.
B: All right. Take care of yourself.
b. Pleasantries
- A: It's been a wonderful evening.
B: Yes, I've enjoyed it.
- A: I've enjoyed talking to you.
B: Me, too.
c. Wishes to Keep in Touch
- A: Why don't we get together sometime?
B: I'd like that.
- A: Drop by and see me sometime.
B: Sure thing.
2. Closings and Responses
Sample phrases (from formal to informal)
- A: Goodbye.
B: Goodbye.
- A: Have a nice day.
B: You, too.
- A: See you later/around.
B: So long.
See also:
- Greeting People and Responding to Greetings
- Making and Responding to Introductions
- Making, Accepting and Refusing Invitations
- Thanking People and Responding to Thanks
- Apologizing and Responding to Apologies
- Complimenting and Responding to Compliments
- Getting Attention and Interrupting a Conversation
- Asking for Information and Giving Directions
- Making and Responding to Requests
- Offering to Help and Responding
- Expressing Sympathy and Responding
- Expressing Opinions
- Agreeing and Disagreeing
