dpb

What is it with people, I get this quite often, even over the phone from somebody never spoken to before


Do they really consider you vulnerable... About to cop it

Or are they comforting themselves.

jonc

You might even get this on the internet so when surfin', do take care.

neil-h

It's just a parting comment to end a conversation with. Sounds like you're massively over thinking it.

Take care.

JTaylor

I say "God bless", that really upsets some people!

neil-h

People do get stroppy over the weirdest **** don't they.

Rescue Dude

iTrader: (11)

If anyone says "take care" to me I always say, "what's the fun in that"?

Felix.

When i was in America - everyone gave the parting gesture of "....have a nice day..."

Got really on my wick.

Is that person really wanting me to 'have a nice day' - even though they don't know me or are they really just saying 'goodbye'.

urban

iTrader: (1)

Yes

Felix.

Then why not just say "goodbye"

As apposed to - 'Have a nice day' 'I hope you don't become ill' 'I hope you aren't effected by any sexual disease' 'I hope you're not implicated in some dubious pedophile accusation'

hawky666

how about those who say

bye.. bye, bye.. bye then hang up as if there in a hurry to get rid of you.
It's just what people pick up as habit and i don't really read into it too much.

oh, and i'm one of those.... take care, bunch.

Take care.

dpb

The one who used the phrase most was the youngish guy on the counter at the garage I used to go to down the bottom of teh rd

Last but two times I went there he'd gone.

I guess he didn't heed his own advice

tarmac terror

iTrader: (2)

It's just pleasantries - I usually greet people with "hello, how are you" - I am not really asking for an assessment of their wellbeing at that point in time. Will often say "see you later" or "bye for now" or "take care" at the end of conversation. They are just habitual expressions, nothing more, nothing less.

PaulC72

they are told to say it as part of the company culture....goodbye is so finite ;-)

pacenote

Plenty if you are in Thailand

urban

iTrader: (1)

That's yanks for you

scooberuni

I hate people saying 'Hey' instead of 'Hi' all of the time. It might work in America but I don't think it quite works in Britain the same way. Here if you Hey to someone it almost sounds like fighting talk, well up North it does anyway. It's like "Hey", and you're like "Hey what, have you got a problem or something?"

specialx

Simple manners and an empathic nod as you part company costs nothing and goes along way you miserable c**t!

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

LOL

dpb

Haha

Jamie

I always say cheers chap even if it's a woman cheers chap.

JamesDundee

iTrader: (2)

I normally start a conversation by saying "Listen here sh!thead" and end it with "go f*ck yourself".

Take Care

Jim

hodgy0_2

Is that why you need the false moustache and glasses?