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===In fiction=== Phatic expressions are often created by authors, particularly in science fiction or fantasy, as part of their [[worldbuilding]]. * In ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' by George R. R. Martin, the people of Essos use the expression ''Valar Morghulis'' ('All men must die'), answered with ''Valar Dohaeris'' ('All men must serve'). * In the ''[[Star Wars]]'' series, "May the Force be with you" is used as a leave-taking phrase. * In ''[[Star Trek]]'', the expression "live long and prosper" is used phatically, accompanied by a [[Vulcan salute]]. * In ''[[The Handmaid's Tale]]'' by Margaret Atwood, ''Blessed be the Fruit'' is a common greeting exchanged between the people of the Republic of Gilead, responded to with ''May the Lord open.''
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