Why don't fictional characters say "goodbye" when they hang up a phone?

Answer 1

Apparently in the film industry, goodbyes are considered inefficient.

According to screenwriter Josh Olson, "It's possible that some filmmakers think it slows down the action if characters say things like, hello, goodbye and 'Sorry, I have to commandeer your car for the sake of homeland security.'"

Many filmmakers believe that although it’s natural to end a real-life call with “goodbye,” in a movie, it’s awkward and a waste of precious screen time.

Answer 2

They just assume that all parties involved are aware that the convo is over. hy do you need to hear good bye. You should just know.

Answer 3

Probably for the same reason they never thank waiters who tell them they have a call or actually bring the phone to the table for them. Or the same reason that they feel that it's perfectly OK to drive like maniacs, endangering all about them. And that's not just cops and robbers, it happens constantly in comedies, romances, movies/tv shows of all sorts. SO many characters in these things are completely self absorbed, maybe the writers thinks it gives their problems gravitas.

Answer 4

goodbye is to "the usual" you know when you just living life. Ya know you got to mix it up. I THONK it is good idea to make things unique when writing a book or screen play, The silence speaks more than goodbye. Or what I like to is have them say hello at the end of a call to signify a new beginning so the story can never end. It depends on how you feel. You can go with the everyday or the once and a while. goodbye is not enough to convey our inner being.

Answer 5

Because all authors are lazy when it comes to writing a story. They already have to write a 200-300 page story so lay off.

Answer 6

They were never there to begin with. remember, they are admitted to be FICTICIOUS.

Are you enjoying your dream?

Answer 7

cuz yes