British people have a variety of ways to say goodbye, ranging from formal to informal slang. Here's a breakdown:
The British say goodbye in many ways. These include:
- Formal: Goodbye
- Standard:
- Bye
- See you later
- Informal/Slang (according to the provided reference):
- Cheerio
- In a bit
- Lat Chura (Likely a misspelling or regional variation, meaning unclear)
- See you later alligator
- See ya
- Tata
- Laters
- Bye now
It's important to note that the appropriateness of each phrase depends on the context and your relationship with the person you're addressing. "Cheerio" and "Tata" are older, somewhat charming, and still used but may sound a bit old-fashioned depending on the speaker and situation. "See you later alligator" is a playful phrase. "Bye" and "See you later" are always safe bets.
