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have you had a good day vs did you have a good day

Both constructions are correct and frequently used in English. The choice between 'have you had a good day' and 'did you have a good day' depends on the time frame being referred to.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"have you had a good day"

This phrase is used to ask someone if their day has been good up until the present moment.

Examples:

  • Have you had a good day so far?
  • Have you had a good day at work?
  • Have you had a good day exploring the city?
  • Dec 16, 2015 ... Have you had a good day (present perfect) would be correct as the day is an unfinished time period. Did you have a good day (simple past) ...
  • Nov 28, 2016 ... And he often used to ask the question 'Have you had a good day?' The first time he asked this, I answered it with 'Yes, I have had a great ...
  • Oct 19, 2016 ... Originally Answered: Have you had a good day lately? Why or why not? ·. Yes I have. Today in fact was a good day. It was a good day because I ...
  • The look when someone asks have you had a good day fishing? Sharon Cage and 75 others. 󰤥 76. 󰤦 3. 󰤧. 󱘫. Top fan. Scott Mcfalls. Jolly good day ol chap!
  • Nov 7, 2022 ... 619 likes, 7 comments - juraeslife on November 7, 2022: "Have you had a good day? Use code: THANKS Www.juraespinuppage.ecwid.com and get 50% ...
  • How you ask 'have you had a good day?' Could you say 'avez-vous passé bonne journée?' Asked 6 years ago.
  • Jan 18, 2021 ... How may I help you?" 93. Profile photo for Dick Lane · Dick Lane. Knows English. · 3y. Probably in retrospect, ie have you had a good day. 92.
  • Jan 9, 2018 ... How do you say this in Spanish (Spain)? have you had a good day? · has tenido un buen dia · ¿Has tenido un buen día?
  • When I asked you the question “Have you had a good day today?”do you know which tense I used? I used the present perfect tense. It's important to understand ...

Alternatives:

  • Has your day been good?
  • Has your day gone well?
  • Has your day been enjoyable?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"did you have a good day"

This phrase is used to ask someone if their day was good in the past.

Examples:

  • Did you have a good day yesterday?
  • Did you have a good day on your vacation?
  • Did you have a good day at the party?
  • Oct 19, 2016 ... Sign In. Did you have a good day? This question was merged. Read 519 related answers on. How was your day? All related (75). Recommended.
  • Nov 9, 2022 ... "Did you have a good day at work, honey?" - "Oh yeah, got a lot done!" r/pokemmo - 8x Ghost Gem ...
  • Mar 27, 2024 ... 102 likes, 7 comments - benstacks.ltd on March 27, 2024: "Chill day Did you have a good day ?".
  • Dec 6, 2021 ... Gahyeon - Did you have a good day today??? Haha. Wishing you a happy start to the week (211206 DC Twitter).
  • As I got more and more calls from his teachers, I started saying things like “Have a better day today!” and “Did you have a good day today?” But every time ...
  • Did you have a good day at school today? Did you paint a picture at school today? Did you play a new game at school today? Did you have lots of fun?
  • Jan 11, 2023 ... Did you have a good day? Did somebody say something that triggered you? Do you just feel uncomfortable after a meal? If you are following a ...
  • Aug 10, 2024 ... Did you have a good day? True confession: I hate this question. What even is a “good day”? Yet, I'm guilty of asking it. When I am asked ...
  • Did you have a good day at school?” "Did you have a good day at school?" Raighen Ly · Shylah Dozeman January 24, 2022. “Good morning honey,” my mom says as ...
  • Sep 21, 2024 ... Did you have a good day in the garden? I did! This year I feel more organised than ever. Yet I still feel like I have soooo much to do?

Alternatives:

  • Was your day good?
  • Was your day enjoyable?
  • Did your day go well?

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