Want to sound more fluent and professional when saying goodbye at work?
In this mini Business English lesson, you’ll learn 9 smart and polite alternatives to “goodbye” – perfect for emails, video calls, meetings, and casual conversations with colleagues.
Below and in the video I’ll break down what each phrase means, how formal it is, and when to use it—so you always sound confident and appropriate in global business settings!
Catch you later
Friendly and relaxed, implies you’ll talk again soon
Talk soon
Casual and warm, shows you’re open to talking again
See you later
Informal and social, suitable for teammates or colleagues
Take care
Kind and caring, a nice way to wish someone well
Have a good one
Cheerful and neutral, works for any time of day or situation
Speak soon
Slightly more professional than “talk soon”
Catch you next time
Friendly and upbeat; great after meetings
Enjoy the rest of your day/week/weekend
Positive and considerate
Take it easy!
Friendly and relaxed and wishes them a good day/week
Improve your Business English fluency
Speak more naturally with international teams
Expand your professional vocabulary
Feel confident ending emails, meetings, and chats.
Happy learning! Melissa B. Duarte
DUARTE BUSINESS ENGLISH 