Whenever I end a conversation – no matter with whom it is, from a woman I met at a party to the person bagging my groceries at Whole Foods – I always say to them, “See you soon.”
It’s a great thing to say. It’s a much more personal and friendly way to say goodbye. Most people will just say, “Bye,” and that’s fine, but there’s no personal connection about it. Saying “See you soon” implants in the person’s mind that you might actually see them again in the future.
People appreciate the warmth they get when you say that to them. Strive to end all of your conversations with “I’ll see you soon.”
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I end converations with “all the best” and/or “cheers” — probably has to do with me English upbringing.
I have used I’ll see you to most and see you soon to friends or people I see very often in my local cafe or similar public places I go a lot, but I can see the impact it could have to other people I meet, It’s worth giving a shot. I my native Danish I would often say Hej Hej vi ses or ses snart (hi hi ses you (implying) soon) which is really something similar to see you soon every where. I really never like goodbye something final about it.
Thanks for these little points to ponder.
Marina
I usually say see you later. I like it when a person says that back to me for it gives me confidence that soon our twain will meet. When it comes to those who are closet to me like my family I love you and see you later. Always tell the ones you love that love you for you may not get a chance if something should ever happen to them.
Sandra
Oh David
Like that skit maybe I should wear a dunce cap to work. Oh I happen to be the class clown at work when I am in the mood for it.
Luv Ya
Sandra
Lately I’ve found myself saying “Have a great day” a lot. I’m not sure why…
The last one
One thing I can’t watch people leave me for I begin to cry. When I took my daughter and son-in-law to the airport I dropped them off. For if I had walked into the airport with them I would have cried. I was told once that if you watch someone leave they may not come back. Maybe that has stuck in my head so long but that will be upon God’s will. Goodbye is so quick. Now I like til we meet again or to be continued.
Sandra
Depends on to whom I am speaking…at the bank, for instance, I will leave saying, ‘have a great day’, or, ‘have a nice evening’ – depending on the time of day. I only say ’see you soon’ when I’m relatively sure that I actually will see them soon. I’m a person who believes what people tell me, and if a man I meet says ’see you soon’ to me, well then, as not-Wygantally-correct it may be, I actually believe that he means to see me soon! Call me naive, but that’s how I think. What do you guys think?
Oh, and since David brought it up…GO CARDS!
Speaking of how to close, I need some advice from fellow blog readers. Today, I was waiting for an elevator in a building at my university. A most attractive young woman walked up on crutches, wearing a cast around her leg. Without even thinking, I asked: “Did you break your leg?” To my surprise, she laughed in the timid way that girls do, and we had a fun conversation about her dangerous “adventure”. (A cinder block had fallen on it while she was trying to climb a wall.) When we walked out of the elevator, I said, “Have a good day”, and I walked away as if I really didn’t care. Just then, she started to say, “See you–”, and cut herself off, probably because she knew she wouldn’t see me again. I felt disappointed, because I would have liked to continue the conversation. I believed that if I asked for her number, it would have felt awkward, needy, and too objective-oriented. This happens to me all the time. I start a great conversation with a woman, but I cannot close, and the woman is left to wonder why I gave up. The actual reason is that I would rather leave the woman with something positive than with an awkward attempt to meet again. (In case you’re wondering, I am 23 years old.)
So…instead of feeling awkward, after she stopped herself, I think it would be way charming to turn, smile and say ‘yeah, I’d like to see you soon too…do you like coffee (tea, music, dancing – which just may have been really funny – etc)?’. 23 is a great age! I remember it well! Have fun!
Oh I would like to add to what i said about the podcast. Sitting in front of this computer does not get me to work and pay my bills. So when I am work I talk to all kinds of guys from young and old.
Sandra
Hey Johann
I agree with Elle – I think there’s actually a good way to build a nice time bridge here – without leaving any awkward feeling. You’re right, there’s nothing worse than leaving a woman in an awkward manner and then thinking about it a hundred times.
A good way for me would be to keep control of the situation. You must be the one who ends it – and who is leading her to a next step. So you could say, “What’s your Name by the way?” – “X” – “Well, X, you know it was fun talking to you but I gotta leave now. But it would be cool to continue this conversation when we have a little more time. Do you have e-mail?”
She will not have the feeling that you are needy, because you are actually ending this conversation! And the question “Do you have e-mail” is quite non-threatening and nobody in these days can answer “no”.
Have fun next time
M.
By the way I realized just lately that exchanging names is SO important. Even if you have a three minute conversation and have to leave – by exchanging names and then saying “Well, X, nice to meet you, see you soon” you create already a connection between each other. People are not used to that and it leaves women usually with a big smile and she will ask herself again and again during the next days, who is this guy?
yes..Markus:
and you can use that name next time you see her, and it will break that stranger vibe, and she will be more comfortable around you just like a friend.
Btw…are you the Markus, I met in LA?
Thanks, guys. I actually find your comments encouraging. I guess it shouldn’t be so hard.
Hey Yakub,
yes its me, we met in LA last year! How are you man?? Its been a while..
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