For most white-collar job workers, weekends are a thing of joy. It is a no-work period, where you can rest from all the week’s stress. This is why most people value the “have a great weekend” message or text. Lets’ start with How To Reply To Have A Great Weekend.
What does it mean when you tell someone to have a great weekend?
When someone is told to have a great weekend, it usually signifies that the person must have done a lot of work during the week, and now the person is being wished a great weekend.
A lot of people are usually lost on how to respond when they are told to have a great weekend, this article will be of help to you.
Here are tips on how to reply to have a great weekend
There are various nice and decent responses to have a great weekend. See examples below and how it works.
Thank you! I’ll be……..
This is a good way to talk about what you’ll be doing for the weekend. This shows the person that you’re planning on having a great weekend.
- Thank you! I’ll be going on a weekend trip to the countryside.
- Thank you! My best friend is hosting a party this weekend, I’m going to have so much fun.
- Thank you! I’m going grocery shopping this weekend, I need to get food for my house
- This weekend is going to be exciting. I can’t wait to have a blast!
- Thank you for your kind wish. I’m going to lay in bed and laze around all through.
If this is an informal setting, with a growing friendship, you can offer the person to come hang out with you.
- Thank you. I’m going to see the recent marvel drop this weekend. Do you want to tag along?
- Ahh! Thanks a lot, my weekend is going to be great. I’m attending a concert on Sunday. I also have a spare ticket if you’d like to come.
- My friend is organizing a slumber party. She’s asking me to invite people. Are you free this weekend?
- I’d sure have a great weekend! Have one yourself too.
- Thank you. I’ll be going to a museum tomorrow? Do you mind tallying among?
I wish you the same
“I wish you the same” is a very simple way of responding to a have a great weekend message. It is also polite and can be used in professional and friendly settings respectively. It is good for when you don’t have time to engage in a long talk. Here are some examples below.
- I wish you the same too! Have a nice weekend.
- I wish you the same dear. Thank you.
- I wish you the same Mark! This week has been hectic for all of us.
- I wish you the same smart colleague. We’ll talk about how our weekend went when we resume on Monday
Awww, thank you, dear.
This is a heartwarming response to a have a great weekend message. It shows that you’re appreciative of the gesture. Though not very formal, it works very well with friends and family.
- Awww, thank you, dear. I appreciate.
- Awww, thank you for caring enough to wish me a great weekend. I wish you one for yourself too.
- Awww, thanks for the kind words. I’m going to the farmers market on Sunday. Would you like to come along?
- Awww, so kind of you. Have a beautiful one too.
- Awww, thank you, dear. I definitely will.
Thank you
This is the simplest way to reply and also straight to the point. Can be used in a mall after the receptionist wishes you or when you’re not comfortable and familiar with that person.
- Oh, dear! Thank you.
- Thank you. See you next week.
- Thank you, till next time.
- Thank you, you’re so kind.
Thank you, hope you have one as well.
This is appropriate for a professional and formal setting. Also good for when you’re trying to be friendly around your work environment.
- Thank you, James. Hope you have one as well. Let me know how it goes when we see you next week, okay?
- Thank you, hope you have one as well. See you later.
- Oh, dear! I’ll be resting this weekend. You should too.
Of course, I’ll be having fun
This isn’t the most polite phrase to use, a polite one will wish the person as well. You can, however, add a “you too” or “try to have fun too” at the end of your response if you so wish.
- Of course! I’ll be having fun. I pray the weather is cool
- I’ll be having fun this weekend. Thank you.
- Thank you, I’m planning on catching fun this weekend. Try having fun too
- Sure, I’ll be having fun this weekend. And thank you for your kind words.
Other ways to wish people a great weekend
Saying “have a great weekend” every time can get a little boring. There are other appealing ways to say it. Switch it up with some of these phrases below.
- Have a nice weekend friend! Get that sleep you’ve always wanted
- I hope you have fun this weekend. Don’t let work get in the way.
- Have fun this weekend! Don’t forget to keep me updated on how it goes.
- Switch off your work number and email. It’s the weekend, go have some fun.
- You deserve a good weekend treat! Enjoy yourself, Ruth.
- Have a beautiful weekend ahead. My regards to your mum.
- Wishing you a smooth weekend free of stress. Go and rejuvenate for the new week.
- Have a nice time off work this weekend.
- Here’s to a great weekend dear. Mind coming to hang out for a few drinks?
Conclusion
Wishing your co-workers and friends a great weekend is as important as responding to the wishes. Feel free to give them ideas on how to enjoy their weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- In the process of wishing my co-worker a great weekend, can I ask him/her out for a drink?
It’s not good or bad. Your level of friendship with the person should be regarded. You can go ahead to ask the person out for a drink or two if you guys are office buddies.
- What is a good reply to did you have a great weekend?
“Yes, I did. Hope yours was okay as well?”