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What can I write instead of Good afternoon?
What is another word for good afternoon?
| greetings | hi |
|---|---|
| howdy | morning |
| ciao | hello |
| good day | good morning |
| wassup | welcome |
Why do people not say good noon?
Originally Answered: Why do we say ‘good afternoon’ but not ‘good before noon’ or ‘good noon’? We generally break up the day into “morning”, “afternoon”, and “evening”. Any of these can be preceded by “good” as an informal greeting. We don’t say “noon” because it’s a specific time: 12:00 PM.
What should I say instead of good morning or afternoon?
Rise and shine, 2. Morning, 3. Top of the morning to you, 4. Have a great day, 5.
What’s another word for afternoon?
What is another word for afternoon?
| p.m. | afterlife |
|---|---|
| P.M. | siesta |
| teatime | undern |
| after lunch | cocktail hour |
| early afternoon | early evening |
How do you say good afternoon to a teacher?
Show your respect and admiration by wishing them a hearty, smiling, and heartfelt “Good afternoon!” — or “morning”, “evening”, sometimes “day”. For those teachers whose pronunciation skills leave something to be desired, all they deserve is a “’Sup, yo” muttered between gritted teeth.
Does Good afternoon or good afternoon?
Generally, the phrase “good afternoon” is not capitalized when used in a sentence. However, the phrase “good afternoon” is capitalized in an email when it is used as a salutation at the beginning of an email. Email salutations (Dear, Hi, Hello, etc.)
Is it formal to say good noon?
1 Answer. No, “Good Noon” is not commonly used. “Good Afternoon” is technically appropriate anytime after 12 noon. As an alternative, you could also say “Good Day”.
What should I reply to Good afternoon?
You can reply; thanks – you too! It is perfectly acceptable. If it is late – let’s say after5: thanks- enjoy your evening. Or on a Friday: thanks – have a good weekend !
How would you describe late afternoon?
Late- afternoon: 3-6 p.m.
What does the word Postmeridian mean?
Definition of postmeridian : occurring after noon : of or relating to the afternoon the postmeridian hours of the day.
How do you respond to a good afternoon text?
When is it appropriate to say Good Afternoon?
“Good Afternoon” is technically appropriate anytime after 12 noon. As an alternative, you could also say “Good Day”. We say good afternoon because formally we wish someone after noon not exactly noon that is exact 12 o’clock.
Is ‘good noon’ commonly used in English?
No, “Good Noon” is not commonly used. “Good Afternoon” is technically appropriate anytime after 12 noon. As an alternative, you could also say “Good Day”.
What time of Day do you Say Good Morning and Goodnight?
The greetings change depending on the time of the day. For example, “Good morning” is generally used from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. whereas “Good afternoon” time is from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. “Good evening” is often used after 6 p.m. or when the sun goes down. Keep in mind that “Goodnight” is not a salutation.
Is it correct to say ‘in spite of Good Morning’ or ‘Good Day’?
First of all, I assume you mean “instead of good morning” rather than “in spite of good morning”. Both are perfectly correct. “Good day!”, however, sounds a rather old fashioned in British English, though it is commonly said in Australian English.