01-28-2006, 01:55 PM
So I was out doing a bit of food shopping earlier today and the checkout bitch told me to have a "good afternoon." After giving my obligatory "you too", it dawns on me how fucking stupid it is to wish somebody a good afternoon. Or evening, for that matter. If it's not at the point of the day that you would wish someone a good morning or a good night, the only good thing to wish someone is a good day. This covers everything. By wishing me merely a good afternoon, isn't she implying that she hopes my evening and night are shitty?
This got me thinking about how many common phrases there are that for one reason or another I have never ever said to anybody, and probably never will.
Good afternoon
Good evening
My condolences
I’m sorry for your loss
God bless you
Wish me luck
Merry Christmas
…maa’m…
Pleased to make your acquaintance
Pleasure to meet you
Thanks for asking
How do you do?
How’s the baby?
It’s good to see you
I’m going to McDonalds
Bye Bye
I’m proud of you
Break a leg
How was your weekend?
I respectfully disagree
I’m going to Starbucks
You can say that again!
I take offense to that/That offends me
Welcome back
It’s good to be back
This got me thinking about how many common phrases there are that for one reason or another I have never ever said to anybody, and probably never will.
Good afternoon
Good evening
My condolences
I’m sorry for your loss
God bless you
Wish me luck
Merry Christmas
…maa’m…
Pleased to make your acquaintance
Pleasure to meet you
Thanks for asking
How do you do?
How’s the baby?
It’s good to see you
I’m going to McDonalds
Bye Bye
I’m proud of you
Break a leg
How was your weekend?
I respectfully disagree
I’m going to Starbucks
You can say that again!
I take offense to that/That offends me
Welcome back
It’s good to be back