How to say goodbye on IM
April 2, 2010 on 9:08 am | In 10 version, 9.0 version, Features | 17 Comments
Sometimes it’s hard to say goodbye when you’re IM’ing with a friend. You, or maybe your friend, always want to get that last word in, share just one more link, tell one more story.
Then there are those friends that just don’t know how to really say goodbye. You think the conversation is over and “ping!”, a new message comes in. How do you get them to say goodbye?
Thankfully Yahoo! Messenger has a few ways for you to get your message across, in the most humorous way of course.
We’ve got a set of Goodbye audibles that let you impersonate a number of silly characters who all have their own excuse for why they need to skedaddle. “Gotta go..my meds are kicking in!” says one nervous looking fellow. A pony-tailed woman with a choke dollar purrs “Gotta go. My parole officer needs to use the computer.”
Then there’s the audible that won’t shut up – the flight attendant with the incessant “Buh-bye. Bye now. Buh-bye.” And rather than lie to your friend about a meeting you have to run to, just tell them the truth with the spectacled pooch: “Gotta go, Gotta go. I gotta pee!”
We’ve also got a few emoticons that fit the goodbye ritual. There’s the “wave” emoticon 
which also doubles as a hello emoticon. I’m also a fan of “talk to the hand” emoticon 
. It’s a more abrupt way to end the conversation, but it has its uses. If you’ve really had enough, try the “not listening” emoticon 
.
One of my favorite ways to sign off IM? The “hug” emoticon. 
And since it’s a cinch to share and watch videos in the Yahoo! Messenger conversation window, you can always send them a goodbye classic (watch below).
Sarah Bacon
Product Manager
Whats up out there
Comment by Lawrencel — April 2, 2010 #
See you later my friends
Comment by Lawrencel — April 2, 2010 #
I had to laugh when I saw this… I just say Adios and use the little cowboy smily.
Comment by JuanGuapo — April 2, 2010 #
Hi there, I’ve checked the “other languages” category and I was surprised to see a Romanian RSS feed there, so far so good, but when I enter on it I was much surprised to see that Romanian it’s so poor, almost 90% from the article was translated wrong, there is no logic and sense in what they wrote there. If you care please contact and inform them (Mloovi.com), it’s such a shame… Yahoo it’s a good company but…
Comment by Pricop Alexandru | 3D Artist — April 3, 2010 #
sheesh Yahoo,, what are you doing?? nobody chats anymore! Well they DO,,just its in ARABIC!! All have gone to Facebook!,, You have to re-open Private rooms!! Ive been 11yrs in chat,,its lower than low,, all are done with perverts and bots.. LIFT YOUR GAME! or maybe you dont care what ENGLISH speaking chatters think??
Comment by jacaranda — April 4, 2010 #
What about just using the old standby: ‘OMG, I’m late! I love you. You are awesome. Talk to you soon.’ Then a new line and ‘bye’?
Works for me.
Comment by Peter — April 5, 2010 #
1111111111111111111111111111
Comment by h — April 6, 2010 #
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The “hug” emoticon .
Comment by Reza.com — April 9, 2010 #
haiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Comment by fatin fatihah — April 9, 2010 #
hai,,,,,reza
Comment by fatin fatihah — April 9, 2010 #
WISH NOT TO LIVE LONG, AS TO LIVE WELL. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Comment by BRENDA PARKER — April 10, 2010 #
WISH NOT TO LIVE LONG AS TO LIVE WELL. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Comment by BRENDA PARKER — April 10, 2010 #
woi,ang dok wt pa?
Comment by nazarul — April 11, 2010 #
I just say BYE- whats so hard about it?
Comment by Johnny NoOne — April 17, 2010 #
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Comment by KEN0123 — April 18, 2010 #
might be abnormal,…and need some helps,…..sandra_lee0000@yahoo.com
Comment by KEN0123 — April 18, 2010 #
Successful to wealingness
Comment by intan — May 6, 2010 #