Can I use the phrase "stay well" instead of "take care"?
I'm not sure that "stay well" is the same as "take care". Is it the same?
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Take care is grammatically correct. Stay safe is,much better than stay well
You can use the phrase "stay well". Although "take care" is more common.
hi. Phrases such as Stay well or take care imply positive expression. however, the two words have a different meaning. If u mean the person reading ur message to Stay healthy and be in good condition, U can use "Stay Well" On the other hand, if U wish the person reading ur message to be Safe always or be responsible of urself, U can use "Take care"
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I think that both ways it mean the samething.
Take care and stay safe have the same meaning, hope this helps
stay well is the same as saying be healthy/keep healthy, where in if you say take care you are also saying be safe.
Stay well sounds like a direct translation from your mother tongue. Take care is the better option. 😊☺️
Take care is more formal and appropriate And stay well may be used in slang or friendly language
I wouldn’t recommend using this phrase like a synonym. Staying well is like a jynx, your kind of saying to this person as if something is going to happen to them. When you say take care. Your showing affection and a courtier of care towards the person I would personally say take care.
They both have the same idea. However, "take care" seems to be more emotionally appealing
“Take care” is the politically correct way of saying it. “Stay well” is not commonly used but you can always say “stay safe”. Here’s some other ways of saying “take care” in general situations: - All the best - Get well - Go easy on yourself
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Not so genius, but this has worked with my Asian and Latino students: Substitute all "Th-" in words with a "D-", as it is an easier starting point e.g. instead of "The", ask them to say De(almost like a form of pidgin english: de boi VS the boy). Its a matter of throat to tongue, where sounds with "T" and "D" are easier to begin with and then you will gradually progress to the "Th-" sounds as the find confindence and comfort. You could always tell them to pretend they are blowing out candles on a birthday cake; and for the "Th" sound their tongue should gently touch their teeth, like in words like "Thin" or "This". Have them practice the not so elated soft "Th" sound-- its like their tongue is having a short siesta on their teeth! Such a mental jounery and lots of creativity will get you through a lot of pronounciation hurdles.
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The biggest challenge I faced while learning English was understanding and using different tenses correctly. It took time to get used to the various rules and exceptions.
