Where did “cheers” come from (on web forums/email/etc.)?
I mostly see this among older, technical internet-users. I think it's charming and I've started saying it myself in certain contexts. Just curious how it became popular in internet circles, since it isn't a super common expression otherwise (at least in the United States).
It's a common British expression for thank you and goodbye.
Also often used in Canada. I supposed it's bled into polite conversation online.
Cheers
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Perfectly common this side of the pond. It's how I've always signed off on letters and emails
drinking booze, i'd imagine...