The Interesting Etylmology of Goodbye
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In episode 86 of I Hate Talking, the hosts take on the deceptively simple word “goodbye” and discover how emotionally loaded it has become in modern conversation. They unpack why “goodbye” can feel harsh or final—more like a relationship-ending period than a casual sign‑off—and contrast it with softer alternatives such as “bye,” “see you later,” and even the more cheerful “good morning.”
Digging into etymology, they explain how “goodbye” began as the devotional phrase “God be with ye,” was shortened in writing (like an old-school “BRB”), and eventually morphed into the single…
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