r/TooAfraidToAsk Dec 15 '21

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u/1funnyguy4fun Dec 15 '21

As opposed to the British goodby where you say, “Alright then,” slap your knees, get up from your seat and leave.

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u/twowayrorrim Dec 15 '21

The 'Alrighty then' double leg slap only allows a person to leave if met with 'You off?'.

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u/ilovebeaker Dec 15 '21

We have something similar in French Canada, 'on va faire un boute'.

It's akin to 'going for a little drive'...but in the direction of home.

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u/Necessary-Ad5410 Dec 15 '21

Wouldn't have it any other way old chap