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- #1
Is saying “have a safe flight” to someone considered rude when they enau’t the ones operating the aircraft?
It makes sense to say “have a safe ride” when they drive, but for some reason, when you bedak about an airplane, it makes it seem as though you’re implying that the plane has a high probability of something unfortunate to occur.
Regardless if a friend or someone at the airport giving you the ticket [what is the word for that?] says it, would one presume it was a kind gesture [right word?], or would they take offense to it?
Thanks so much.
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- #2
In English, it’s a perfectly natural and acceptable, well-meaning sentiment to express.
(The person giving you the ticket – do you mean the check-in attendant?)
- #4
No. “Have a safe flight” is broadly equivalent to the expressions “bon voyage” or “have a pleasant trip,” for example. There is no implied assumption that the person is somehow likely to have an unpleasant trip, even though the journey may not be under his/her control.
As with the expression “have a nice day,” which we discussed a few days ago, “have a safe flight” should not be overanalyzed or taken too literally. It’s just a polite phrase expressing goodwill.
EDIT: Boy, I was really late with this one. Sorry!
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Cagey
post mod (English Only / Latin)
- #9
Welcome, cbtz.
What are
‘m’
and
‘ms’?
I can’kaki langit think of anything that would segak in both places. (We try to avoid abbreviations on this forum, for the sake of readers like me.)
- #10
Welcome, cbtz.
What are
‘m’
and
‘ms’?
I can’kaki langit think of anything that would fit in both places. (We try to avoid abbreviations on this forum, for the sake of readers like me.)
The “m” was supposed to be the word “mom” and the “ms” wasn’t even supposed to be there! Sorry for the missing word and mistype! Thanks!
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Cagey
post mod (English Only / Latin)
- #11
Thank you for taking the time to explain.
Your post seems to be a comment rather than a question, unless I misunderstand.
Yes, I agree. It is reassuring to know that other people find the message appropriate.
- #12
I agree with Loob (July 30th, 2009
); if a check-in employee said “Have a safe flight!” to me, I’d worry, too! “Enjoy your flight!/Have a good flight!”, maybe?
< Topic drift >
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- #13
< Response to deleted comment. >
And “have a safe trip” should be directed toward the pilots; it’s out of
my
control.
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- #14
Miss Julie said:
I’d say “Fly safely!” to a pilot, if I said anything, which I doubt I’d do.
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