AAE Q70: 'Have a good day'

Hello Matt,

I would like to ask you - Is it usual or common to use "Have a good day"?

What is the actual meaning of this phrase?

Thanks for your answer.

Mirek


Hi Mirek,

From my experience the phrase "Have a good day!" is quite common. In fact, I use it almost everyday in the morning when I say goodbye to my students. Practically it means: "Have a good 'rest of the' day.

example:

• Jana: Goodbye, see you next week.
• John: Bye and have a good day!
• Jana: Thanks, you too
  

It may also be used to end an informal e-mail or sms, for example:

That's fine. See you tomorrow at 5pm. Have a good day! Matt

Hope this helps

M