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Read the text, point out how to say good-bye, complete the table with the expressions from the text.

English speakers like a lot of variety in their everyday language. We have lots of different expressions for saying simple things.

Formal goodbyes

• Goodbye.

"Goodbye" itself is actually one of the most formal ways to say goodbye to someone. Here are some situations in which "Goodbye" is appropriate:

ü You've broken up with your partner. You're sad about it. You think that you may never see this person again.

ü You're angry with a family member. You say this as you slam the door or hang up the phone.

Farewell.

This phrase is quite formal and very emotional-sounding. It also seems very final. It's the type of thing that two lovers in a movie might say if they're never going to see each other again. You probably won't use it often in daily life.

• Have a good day.

Say "Have a good day" (or "Have a nice day," "Have a good evening," or "Have a good night") to someone that you're not very close with, like a coworker that you don't know well, an employee, a customer, or a friend of a friend.

• Take care.

This phrase is still a little bit formal, but not quite as formal as "Have a good day." Use this when you're not going to see someone again for at least a week.

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