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You’re parting ways with someone when they say, “have a good night.” You suspect they’re just trying to tell you “goodnight,” but does it really mean the same thing? While these 2 phrases may sound similar, “have a good night” implies the other person has plans afterwards, and it’s a lot more casual. Still confused? No worries! In this article, we’ve provided an in-depth guide on the phrase “have a good night,” including what it means, how to respond, and when it’s more appropriate than “goodnight.”
Things You Should Know
- “Have a good night” is a polite expression to wish someone a good night’s sleep.
- People often use “have a good night” as a parting greeting in the evening, especially if the other person mentions they have plans later at night.
- While “have a good night” implies the other person will be awake after you leave them, “goodnight” implies they are going to sleep.
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- ↑ https://preply.com/en/question/from-what-time-i-can-say-have-a-good-night-41090
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- ↑ https://www.allearsenglish.com/aee-459-make-sense-say-goodnight-1pm/
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/reader-center/briefings-have-a-good-evening.html
- ↑ https://writingtips.org/ways-to-say-good-night/
- ↑ https://writingtips.org/ways-to-say-good-night/
- ↑ https://writingtips.org/ways-to-say-good-night/
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