Are you sick of hearing "have a good day"?

Question

This phrase is uttered with no inflection which sounds like it's not really meant. It makes me think of Bon Jovi's song.
What ever happened to "thank you"? Aren't businesses grateful for our business anymore?

Answer 1

Yes! Also the whole, "Sorry about that" when you know they're not really sorry or feel bad about their mistake.

Answer 2

Yes I am tired of the monotone that is used to say the phrase "have a good day"
If i ever work retail again (I doubt that will ever happen I learned my lesson) I will be sure to come up with something better....

"WOW you have a lot of credit cards, does your husband know that!?"
"This money smells funny, can you go to the ATM and get some that doesn't stink?"
"I already put your reciept in the bag, I didn't feel like waiting around while you decided if you wanted it with you or in the bag."
"No the customer is not always right"
"You have a nice day meow!"

Of course all the above phrases would be said in the most cheerful manner. (think Disney world chipper)

Answer 3

I agree that sometimes when people at businesses tell us to, "Have a good day!" it doesn't sound completely sincere. Sometimes it sounds as if wishing people a good day is just an obligation. Although, when I'm in stores or other places and I'm told to, "Have a good day!" I always tell them "Thank you, you too!" I think it's important that we respect each other at businesses and everywhere else for that matter. But I do agree that it can occasionally sound as if it isn't meant.
Thank you for your business (whatever that may be)!

Answer 4

absolutely not.. because what may hurt you to hear may brighten some one elses day. There are plenty of businesses happy to say "thank you"... but don't always expect it if you come in they're store with a sour face or nasty persona... if you smile at others you'll get a smile back. I'm NOT suggesting you don't... it's just an observation I've made from personal experience.

Answer 5

At work, end of transaction or no transaction, I say thank you to customer. For buying or simply for paying us the courtesy of dropping in to have a look. And what's wrong with "have a good day"? I use both. People seem to appreciate you wishing them well. I won't stop. Simply common courtesy.

Answer 6

no i am not sick of hearing ''have a good day'' or ''thank you''.
but i am sick of service people treating me like i am not even there when i want to be waited on.
i deal with the public all day and i would never treat a dog the way some people treat their customers.i rather hear'' have a good day'' without feeling than hear nothing and see a back in front of me.

Answer 7

I'd much rather hear that than not to be spoken to at all. There have been plenty of times when I've said, "thank you" to after buying something and have been ignored. At least someone saying "have a good day" acknowledges you!

Answer 8

I'm not sick of hearing it at all, though I've always wondered if anyone has really meant it. I used to say it alot where I worked and I felt like I really meant it-unless I said it to a customer who had been rude to me!

Answer 9

the song says "have a nice day" and so do we.

Depending on the inflection, it either means "hope ya don't get a flat tire on the way home" OR it can mean "F OFF YOU JERK!"

Try it sometimes...and nobody can ever say "he insulted me" by saying "have a nice day".

Answer 10

Yea, Im tired of people thinking they can tell me what to do. Have a good day, take it easy, be safe, have a good night. Then people threaten you- I'll see you later, maybe next time, see you 2nite, i'll holla. Whats wrong with this world???

Answer 11

Its like someone asking you how are you and the answer always be replied, fine. When most to us arent. Just said so much people say it with out thinking if has any meaning.