“Don’t say ‘Good-bye’.”?
How in the world could that be reassuring?
I’ve seen this in movies and books. Just tonight I heard it in a song.
I always say good-bye even in small non-threatening events; why would anyone find ignoring a departure comforting?
Just don’t get it.
I tend to prefere to say “See you later.” rather than good-bye if I know the person is a Christian; it serves as a reminder that we will be together again eventually, even if not on this earth. For people who are not Christians, I do say good-bye, usually, because I find it rude not to acknowledge the departure.
I think I hear in a movie that “Good-bye” is forever.
David– I like that.
Blue– I’ve heard that line too, but how could *forever* be good? Sounds like the same mentality that insists on the lie, “Love means never having to say, ‘I’m sorry.'”
I tend to call a cheerful, “Blessings!” which works for anyone– once they get used to me ;)