Is it OK to say Long time no see?

But, since English is not their native tongue, we also have a responsibility to warn them when a term or saying may be considered offensive and hurtful by some. “Long time no see” (also sometimes written with a comma after “time”) is a common expression used when greeting someone we haven’t seen for a while.

What do you say instead of a long time?

What is another word for after a long time?

eventually	one day
someday	in the long run
in time	some day
subsequently	after a bit
after some time	at length

How do you ask someone for a long time no see?

To really emphasize how long it’s been since you last saw your friend, you can use one of these common expressions:

1. It’s been forever!
2. I haven’t seen you in ages!
3. I haven’t see you for so long!
4. How long has it been since I last saw you?
5. When was the last time we saw each other?

What should be the reply of Long time no see?

When someone says “long time no see,” how do I respond to him? They just mean that you haven’t seen each other in a while. You could respond by saying, “Yes, it’s been too long, how have you been,” or some variation of that.

How do you email a long time no see?

“Long time no see.” — If you haven’t seen the recipient in a while, you can use this very informal sentence at the beginning of your email.

Do British people say long time no see?

6 Answers. “Long time no see” is used in the UK. It is informal. I do not know how widespread its use is but I expect people of most UK social groups and of most UK regions would recognise and understand it even if it was not a form of greeting they would use themselves.

What is another way to write after a long time?

1. afterward.
2. (or afterwards),
3. later,
4. latterly,
5. subsequently,
6. thereafter.

How do you say Long time no see in different ways?

None of this is textbook English, but here we go:

• I haven’t seen you in ages!
• It’s been a while hasn’t it.
• It’s been a minute.
• I ain’t (haven’t) seen you in donkey’s years.
• It’s been forever since the last I saw you.
• How long has it been!

How do you respond to Nice to see you after a long time?

Hello, the most common answer is “Nice to meet you too”. You can also say “Thank you. It’s very nice to meet you as well”, “Am glad to meet you too”….

1. It’s nice to meet you too. Thank you !
2. Nice to meet you too. Thank you !
3. Great ! It’s nice to meet you too !
4. Brilliant ! It’s nice to meet you too !

Can I say long time no see on text?

“Long time, no see” is appropriate in a casual setting, either in conversation or in emails. (Of course, you’re not actually seeing the person…) It is, of course, grammatically incorrect.

Can I say long time no see over text?

This is an expression which is used by a lot of people but is not grammatically correct. It is better to say It’s a long time since I’ve seen and heard from you.

Is long time no see a formal phrase?

Long time no see isn’t a formal phrase. It’s an informal, colloquial phrase for casual use or for special effect (e.g. humour). Its origin is debatable but conventionally regarded as coming from the Chinese language.

What is the etymological meaning of the Chinese phrase ‘long time no see’?

The second widely accepted etymological explanation is that the phrase is a loan translation* from the Mandarin Chinese phrase “hǎojǐu bújiàn”, which means exactly “long time, no see.”

What is another word for 𝀀 long time?

Synonyms for long-time include mature, experienced, veteran, expert, seasoned, accomplished, established, practised, tried and adept. Find more similar words at

Why is “long time no see” bad grammar?

“Long time no see” is, of course, the standard greeting to indicate not having sen the person for a long time, or what feels like a long time. It is deliberately bad grammar simply as a way of communicating the emotion… ie.