Funny ways to say take care

"Take care" is kind, but it can feel a little automatic. Here are 15 funny ways to say take care, for texts and friends, a few dramatic declarations, mock-official ones from the Department of Doubt, and simple warm ones that always work.

For texts and friends

• "Take care, and by care I mean a good playlist, good company and at least one nice surprise." A full care package.
• "Take care. That is an instruction, and I will be checking in." Friendly management.
• "Take care of yourself, and if you have spare care, send some my way." Sharing is caring.
• "Take care, and save the best stories for next time." Something to look forward to.

Dramatic declarations

• "Take care, as if you were a very rare and very lovely teapot." Handle with delight.
• "I hereby hand you this care. Please take it. It is free and there is plenty." No receipt needed.
• "Take all the care. Leave none behind. Be greedy about it." The one time greed is fine.
• "Take care, and let the day treat you better than it treats everyone else." A small favour from the universe.

Mock official

• "The Department of Doubt was asked whether you need reminding to take care. It did not think so, but here is a reminder anyway." Doubt, with a soft side.
• "Notice: one portion of care has been issued in your name and must be collected today." Sounds like a form. Reads like a hug.
• "Form 140 confirms that care has been taken, handed over and gently stamped." Gently. Very official.

Simple and kind

• "Take care." Always works.
• "Look after yourself." Warm and plain.
• "Be good to yourself." A kind nudge.
• "Take care, and talk soon." Good for work too.

Keep it light

1. Keep it warm. The joke is the wrapping; the care inside should still feel real.
2. Read the moment. If someone is having a hard time, a plain "take care" is kinder than a joke.
3. Go simple at work. At the end of an email, "Take care, and talk soon" is all you need.

More from the Department

When you will meet again shortly, see the funny ways to say see you soon, and for the actual exit, the funny ways to say goodbye. For a Friday sign-off, there are the funny ways to say have a good weekend. All guides are on the guides page, and today's ruling is on the home page.

Questions about funny ways to say take care

What is a funny way to say take care?

Something warm with a wink, like "Take care, and by care I mean a good playlist, good company and at least one nice surprise." Then a plain "take care" to finish.

What is a funny way to say take care to a friend?

Try "Take care. That is an instruction, and I will be checking in." It is playful and still clearly kind.

What can I say instead of take care?

Try "Look after yourself" or "Be good to yourself." Both are warm and work in almost any chat.

How do you say take care at work?

A simple "Take care, and talk soon" or "All the best" works well at the end of an email or a call.

The Department of Doubt is satire, but these "take care" sign-offs are real suggestions you are free to use. See the satire notice.