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Snappy
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Fri, 25 Sep 09 03:41 AM
People say, "Good evening," when you greet someone in the evening.
Do you still say, "Good evening," when you meet someone after twelve midnight and before dawn?
In Japan, professional musicians and other entertainers always say, "Good morning," regardless of time. Is this the same in English-speaking countries?
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CalifJim
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Fri, 25 Sep 09 03:51 AM
 Snappy“Do you still say, "Good evening," when you meet someone after twelve midnight and before dawn?”
You certainly can do that. Yes.
Snappy “"Good morning," regardless of time. Is this the same in English-speaking countries?”
No. It's not the same in English-speaking countries.
CJ
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"There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche
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Anonymous,
63 days ago
I've realized that it's the best to just let language be what it is. An expressive way of communication. There is no "right" way to say something and it's boring to have rules and patterns when you're using language.
Just say see ya later, take care, sleep well, good night 'cause before dawn is technically night.
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khoff
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Fri, 25 Sep 09 04:41 AM
Anonymous “There is no "right" way to say something and it's boring to have rules and patterns when you're using language. ”
If this is your opinion, I don't understand why you're spending time on an English language forum.
(Perhaps you'd like my comment better if I said it like this:
"If opinioning this is yours, why be you here -- inglish r us here.")
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Clive
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Fri, 25 Sep 09 04:44 AM
Khoff hi,
agree for u eye du 
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El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo
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khoff
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Fri, 25 Sep 09 04:48 AM
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CalifJim
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Fri, 25 Sep 09 04:50 AM
Hee!!! I have to say you guys are not very authentically "with it". Nice tries, though! 
(No. I can't do any better.  )
CJ
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Anonymous,
63 days ago
What I mean was that instead of trying to imitate other ppl's colloquial expressions, why not create comprehensible phrases or terms yourself?
Just because you hear other people saw 'good evening' or 'good night' doesn't mean that's exactly what you have to say. For instance, I for one would just say good dawning! Why not?
In the States, we come up with new lingos and idioms all the time, no?
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Avangi
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Sun, 27 Sep 09 03:34 AM
Anonymous “ In the States, we come up with new lingos and idioms all the time, no? ”
No. We leave that stuff to the poets, and call it Art.
IMHO the purpose of conversation is communication. Therefore, language grows and changes slowly.
Yes, there are small close-knit groups of friends who develop their own expressions, but they don't intend that outsiders should have any idea what they're talking about. (That makes smart.)
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