Bob: Good evening, Mary. How are you? Mary: Evening, Bob. Nice to see you.
•“Good evening,” said each of the guests as they passed by Mr. and Mrs. Franklin.
2. the appropriate phrase used for leave-taking between supper time and before the time of final leave-taking to go to bed. •Mary: Let's call it a day. See you tomorrow, Bill. Bill: Yes, it's been a long and productive day. Good evening, Mary.
•Bob: Nice seeing you, Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson: Good evening, Bob.