Afternoon
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Cultural routine
In many cultures, 'afternoon' is a time for rest or reduced activity. The town is quiet every afternoon, as most people rest.
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Greetings context
'Good afternoon' is a common greeting used between noon and evening. When she walked into the shop, the clerk said, 'Good afternoon!'
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Approximate timing
Afternoon can be nebulous, often not strictly defined by exact hours. Let's meet in the afternoon, sometime after lunch.