I’m out is a curt way of bouncing out of a situation without much explanation … or many words for that matter. Bad date you want to let down gently? I’ll text you … (don’t text me). Of course, it’s not always a job-interview situation. We’ll be in touch is a variant of this that sounds super promising, but really means nothing. Sometimes, it’s even more vague than that. It’s a sneaky way of saying, “We don’t want to hear from you, or have contact with you again.” Ouch. If you hear this at the end of an interview, your chances are … not great. People have been using it since the 14th century, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best choice for a respectful compassionate way out of a conversation. So, if you want a subtle, under-the-radar way of saying, “I’d rather not see you again until I’m dead in the grave,” consider adieu. Goodbye forever.” Not so charmingly continental now, is it? This means it has a sense of finality, like “I won’t see you again until after we’re both dead. While it may sound pretty benign, the French adieu literally translates as “to god” in Latin. Likewise in real life, this phrase tends to carry the implication that whomever you’re saying it to is someone you consider irritating and unimportant as well.Īnd, as it became more popular, it also became whitewashed and the spelling changed from “Felisha” to “Felicia.” Either way it’s spelled, the very act of using the name Felicia in place of the person’s actual name shows you don’t even have the time to address them correctly. In the scene, the two main characters flippantly dismiss another character, named Felisha, whom they consider irritating and unimportant. It’s shorthand for “You’re not worth the time or energy it takes to deal with you. This internet-famous farewell comes from the 1995 film Friday. Unfortunately, badbye isn’t a real word yet (to learn more about how to make that happen, check this article).īut, that’s not going to stop us from exploring the most surprisingly negative farewells you’ve probably heard and offer our own … less melodramatic alternatives. It’s true, without being outright rude, these tricky goodbyes can be tough to achieve. Whether you’re late to a meeting and stuck on the phone, or just nodding your head in mock agreement as someone prattles on endlessly (with no clue they lost you 10 minutes ago), we’d like to offer you advice. What do you do when you want to say “goodbye” to something (or someone), but don’t really feel the good part of that sentiment?
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