an appropriate greeting for night time

[tllkt]

What's an appropriate way to greet someone really late at night? As I understand, good night is only ever used as a farewell. Do you just say "Good evening", even if it's well past midnight?

 

[teechar]

What's an appropriate way to greet someone really late at night?

It depends on how familiar you are with the person, and on the formality of the situation.

As I understand, good night is only ever used as a farewell.

That's right.

Do you just say "Good evening", even if it's well past midnight?

I wouldn't.

 

[emsr2d2]

If it was past midnight, I might somewhat jokingly use "Good morning"! In reality, I'd just say "Hello".