Saturday, May 4, 2019

Why do Americans 'tell' you Good Morning?

Why do Americans 'tell' you Good Morning? Isn't it a greeting rather than information?



This is a quote from a book I am currently reading,




"She went through to the kitchen to tell her children good morning before leaving for work"




This isn't the first time I have heard this and wondered if anyone could explain why "tell" might be used rather than wish.

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