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Old 14-Aug-2004, 01:13
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I just wanna know the difference, between this way to say good-bye. Talk to you later and talk to you soon, means basically the same thing or not? or it depends, on the context and the way you say it?

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Hi Group,

I just wanna know the difference, between this way to say good-bye. Talk to you later and talk to you soon, means basically the same thing or not? or it depends, on the context and the way you say it?

Thanks in advance,
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Talk to you later , like "Hello. How are you?", is what's known as a stock phrase/clause. Aside from greetings and leave takings, they don't carry all that much information. Talk to you soon[/i], on the other hand, although it too is stock, carries a wee bit of meaning to it: "soon" means, shortly, so if you use it be aware: your friend just might be expecting you to call back or meet up with her/him later on that day or in the week. :D

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'Laters'is often used in the UK nowadays with a similar meaning.

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What's l8rs? :)
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What's l8rs? :)
It looks like eighteen years, doesn't it? Hehe. It's actually,

"l" as in 'lmnop'
"8" as in 'eight' or 'ate'
"r" as in "r"
"s" as in "s" ==> laters ==> l8rs :D
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Gr8 explanation, Cas.
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Nice2CU,2. :D
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eye see. ThanQ2. :D
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