Why a guy end his text with “ take care” rather than thanks or best regards?

[Anonymous]

I had to text this guy at work for the first time, requesting him to submit some paperwork which were due. I don’t have any close relationship with him, other than I’m good friends with his best mate.

My text was super formal given it was work related and I explained to him that I got his number from a colleague, as he was not responding to his email.

His response was very friendly, but I was surprised that he used multiple emoji’s ( mainly 😊) and also using the word “take care” in stead of saying thank you or best regards to end his texts.

I understand he was polite, but I thought the word take care is used mostly for people who are close or travelling.

Sorry to ask this question, but English is my second language and wants to understand when to use the word.

[Anonymous]

Like a lot of women on this site you’re turning nothing into something. He said good morning what does that mean? He did this what does that mean? That’s where women mess things up because they’re thinking too much w their feelings. I say take care a lot to different people. I’ve never used the word regards, I have said thank you numerous times. But I’d probably say something like ok take care, have a good night. Doesn’t mean I like her because I said have a good night like I really cared about her night.

[spartan55]

Just a standard closing remark. Not common, but not weird. Don't read into it.

[sage2021]

You are making way too much of a big deal about this.
In America 🇺🇸 we say that all the time and have been saying it since I can remember.
He doesn't have to use the word you think he should have said. They are his words.
If he read your question on here about him, I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't tell you to go fly a kite! Or stuck it where the sun doesn't shine.

[AutumnSerenity]

“Take care” is used in formal/business settings and texts all the time. It’s a normal way to close a conversation - nothing inappropriate.

[robhazelnut]

A person may also say, "take care" if they are concerned. He may have been concerned about you since he hadn't responded to the work-related emails you sent him.

[robhazelnut]

Edit: -may use "take care" in place of "goodbye", "farewell", "see you later", "best regards", etc.

[robhazelnut]

It's generally a warmer version.

[D_Bone_Steak]

It's just another way of saying goodbye... bye bye... or see ya later. We have a whole bunch of ways to say it.

[AMS700CX4u2]

It is short for Take Care Of Yourself. Could be superficial, but could mean he values your presence in his life.

[JacobJordan]

Upbringing. I am a very formal talker and texter. Though I do sometimes use other phrasing my standard phrasing is very formal.

[Nikki1989]

Texting is not a valid form of communication.

[Amara_09]

Adios……it means good bye and good luck with your life

[Hazel232]

He was just being nice and friendly since you got his number shows him that he is messing up at work therefore he was sending emojis. But it seems like you might have a crush on him.😂

[Asker]

Thanks for the reply.
Probably he felt guilty for not handing his work, it makes sense.
I don’t have a crush on him because I don’t know him very well, we work in different branches ( geographically very distant) and we spoke once in person in the 5 years, I’ve been in the company.

[RedInnocent68]

No particular reason. It doesn’t mean anything more than I hope you don’t die.

[Imaguyandagirl]

Most of the times guys like me can be well stupid and be insensitive to women's feelings or just too dumb to be "formal"

[Nice222]

I think it is just a normal way to end a conversation.

[Aiden_111]

What the hell😆😆 Girls have problem with this too? Lol

[spartan55]

Of course. You must be new here. Buckle up, the female mind is something else.

[Natasha2024]

She never said she had a problem with it, she also mentioned that English is her second language and she's trying to understand what it meant. You misunderstood her lol

[Live_Your_dream]

He wants to give a ‘I care about you’ image I guess 😄

[WhitneySnow]

He’s being sweet and maybe he likes you

[KrakenAttackin]

He was just being friendly.