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This probably originates from half duplex communication where the sending side indicates they are done sending by saying over. In the military, the ranking side
by sorokod 6y ago
This probably originates from half duplex communication where the sending side indicates they are done sending by saying over. In the military, the ranking side is entitled to end the conversation by adding "out"
- jandrese 6y agoThe article talks about it, how it never makes sense to say both because the phrases are redundant and contradictory. You would either say one or the other to indicate that you have finished speaking, your choice indicating if you intend to hear a response or not.