How To Reply To Have A Great Weekend

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.

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?”