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Rashin Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

WAYS TO SAY GOODBYE

Hi, dear friends

I'd like to know "see you, (see ya)" is exactly synonym of goodbye.I mean when both speaker & listener know they don't meet each other until couple of days goes by. Should we necessarily use "good bye" Not see you? ?If there is difference please let me know.










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Hi, The main difference is the level of formality. 'See you' is very casual and informal. I wouldn't say it to someone I do not have a very informal relationship with.

— Clive

  • Hi, The main difference is the level of formality.
  • 'See you' is very casual and informal.
  • I wouldn't say it to someone I do not have a very informal relationship with.
  • eg not to my college professor eg not to a job interviewer eg not to the Queen of England.
  • Clive
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Hi,

The main difference is the level of formality.

'See you' is very casual and informal. I wouldn't say it to someone I do not have a very informal relationship with.
eg not to my college professor
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Thanks for swift reply, Is it true for so long & cheerio?
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Hi,

Yes.
I don't hear 'cheerio' here in North America.

Clive
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