When is the Right Time to Say Good Evening?

Learn when and how to appropriately use 'Good evening' in social and professional settings.

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Say 'Good evening' from the late afternoon (around 5 PM) until just before bedtime. It is generally appropriate once the day has started to wind down but hasn’t yet reached nightfall. Use it in both social and professional settings to greet or bid farewell.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What time should you start saying good evening? You should start saying 'good evening' around 5 PM until just before bedtime.
  2. Is it rude to use good evening in a professional setting? No, 'good evening' is appropriate in both social and professional contexts.
  3. Can 'good evening' be used as a farewell? 'Good evening' can be used as both a greeting and a farewell when parting in the evening.
  4. What are other alternatives to greet someone in the evening? Alternatives include 'good night' closer to bedtime or simply 'evening' as an informal greeting.

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