Sasha 大萨沙
When other people wish us good day, is it ok to answer as "You too" or it's better to say "Likewise"?
21 nov 2023 13:02
Risposte · 7
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Thank you. I hope yours is pleasant as well. I don't like either of your two choices, but if forced to choose I would say "likewise". "You too" doesn't make sense. You too WHAT? "Same to you" would make more sense. "Thank you" with a smile is sufficient.
21 novembre 2023
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Hi Sasha, both responses are acceptable; however, "Likewise" can seem a bit dismissive in connotation. It's a somewhat lazy response, one that the speaker uses because he/she feels the need to at least say something. "You too" is less general and generic, and indicates that you wish the person the exact same, to have a good day. Now, of course, this is not always true. A lot of times the speaker is not being dismissive. But "You too" is better.
21 novembre 2023
You too is better. Can’t imagine saying likewise. Could also say “and you”.
21 novembre 2023
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