The greeting joins good, a wish that things go well, with afternoon, the hours after midday.
The greeting joins good, a wish that things go well, with afternoon, the hours after midday.
What does good afternoon mean?
good afternoon is a polite greeting after midday.
When is good afternoon used?
Said when greeting someone after midday and before evening.
How do people reply to good afternoon?
A matching good afternoon or hello is a natural reply.
Is good afternoon formal?
It is polite and works in both everyday and professional conversation.
When is good afternoon used instead of good morning?
Good afternoon is for after midday. Good morning is for the earlier part of the day.