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To ask why people say, 'nice to see you'....?

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mariposa1998 · 11/07/2025 19:38

.....when it's just meaningless waffle and they might not even care/didn't want to see you?

I know that it's politeness and a pleasantry, but I just find it insincere and silly. I'd rather just say bye. Maybe I'm just projecting?

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OutandAboutMum1821 · 11/07/2025 19:45

YABU. I say this regularly to other parents of school friends of my children after meeting socially (either accidentally or intentionally). I really do mean it, it really was nice to see them and have a bit of time to have a chat with someone I like.

tilypu · 11/07/2025 19:44

I hope you aren't one of my former colleagues. I was in my old workplace today and said it a few times - genuinely meant it every time. I don't say it if I don't mean it.

allthegoodusernameshavegone · 11/07/2025 19:43

I think it’s more sincere than the “hi how are you” bollocks

AnotherEmily · 11/07/2025 19:43

Why do you think people don’t mean it?! I like talking to people I haven’t seen for a while. Which is usually when I say it.

lailaams · 11/07/2025 19:42

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Arlanymor · 11/07/2025 19:41

I usually say it at the beginning of bumping into someone and always only when I mean it is genuinely nice to see someone.

Mumteedum · 11/07/2025 19:40

I don't know why that's insincere. Maybe they mean it? I've said it before and meant it!