There is a phrase I hate to hear
It seems to stick hard in my ear
After all the business is done
They seem to shout, “have a good one!”
“Have a good one”, I hear them say
“a good what?” I ask – they say “good day.”
Say what you mean and mean what you say
It’s not a “good one” it’s a “good day.”
A “good one” is so inconclusive
And furthermore is so allusive
Why don’t they just say what they mean
And don’t use words which are in between?
If “have a good day” is meant
They should show their real intent
But if they mean have a good cry
They can let their comments pass me by.
“Thank you” used to be good enough
But someone added this other stuff
So, my friend, I bid you adieu
When my business with you is through.
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Chip Bergeron
That's just the way Americans talk, they shorten everything they say. If someone has a two syllable name, it's going to be cut. And as for 'have a good day', the late George Carlin said, 'well, what if want a crappy day, who are u to tell me what to have!' Language is a strange animal. Mary
Cheers,
Dan
I usually this do myself say...good point...e