[Ads-l] You off then?

[Daphne Preston-Kendal]

A wry remark on British pragmatics in today’s Gaurdian:

> There is never any need to say goodbye – especially in Britain, where the rules of small talk dictate that you reply: “You off then?” when someone announces their departure, even though that is what they just said.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/07/best-wedding-gift-leaving-reception-without-saying-goodbye-french-exit


Daphne

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