
Goodbye
Parting Context
Use 'goodbye' when you're leaving someone, especially if you won't see them soon.
She waved and said goodbye, knowing she'd return next year.
Emotional Weight
'Goodbye' can feel final, so consider 'see you' or 'later' for casual, less permanent farewells.
He said goodbye to his college friends, filled with nostalgia.
Cultural Variations
Different English-speaking countries may have unique goodbye phrases; 'cheerio' in the UK, for instance.
In London, she picked up the habit of saying, 'Cheerio!'