According to Gov. Nikki Haley "It's a great day in South Carolina," and she wants all state workers to declare the same when answering the phones.
Some agree with the governor's attention to detail.
"A wish like that is wonderful, and I think it's a great greeting," said Horry County's Elaine Thornsbury.
But others say with more that 11 percent of South Carolinians unemployed Haley needs to pay attention to bigger problems.
"It's not a great day in South Carolina for the workers. No sir," said Michele Wood of Myrtle Beach.
"Let's get back," said Father Pandelieimon. "The people need to get back to work."
The Republican issued the order Tuesday during a Cabinet meeting, saying it's part of changing the state and how people feel about their government.
Haley says she wants people to feel positive and says the phrase will put workers in a better mood while reminding them they work for the public.
For some that little extra effort can mean a lot, but for others a little extra can be a little too much.
"It's nice to be nice and polite. Politeness goes a long way," said Myrtle Beach's James Smith.
"I don't need the icing on the cake," said Charles Kennedy of Myrtle Beach. "I want to call somebody, get someone on the phone who knows what they're doing and get my problem solved."
But whether they agree with the governor's new greeting, all said it's better than being greeted by an answering machine or no one at all.
"As long as they pick up and as long as they're nice what's the difference," said Smith.
No word on whether workers not using the greeting will suffer consequences.
Democratic Party Chairman Dick Harpootlian called it juvenile and in many cases inappropriate. Harpootlian says it's a great day for someone getting a government check and living in the Governor's Mansion.
The Associate Press contributed to this story.
