“Good morning” is a term of welcome. “Good Night,” when said at night, is a term of leaving. You’d never say “good night” to someone who shows up at 11 pm for a party. Nor would you say good morning to someone leaving your house. Have a good morning, sure, or have a good day. Good Day is another term used while leaving. Then there’s Good Evening, which is the Good Morning of the night.

TL;DR Anon’s flame dashboard said good night, and he’s overcaffeinated and underslept and noted some wierd shit going on with wishing people Good [timeofday]

  • Oaksey@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    “Good day sir” = hello to a person of higher status.
    “Good day sir!” In abrupt tone = please leave.
    “G’Day mate” = casual Aussie hello