Do people really hang up the phone without saying 'goodbye'?

I remember being taught phone etiquette. I was told when I answer a phone to say 'Hello, who is it?' Then before you hang up you say 'goodbye'. So do people hang up without a parting phrase? You say whatever you have to say then hang up?

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RosaMarie · 46-50, F

It's typical in Spanish speaking countries to answer the phone "Diga me." Translates to "Talk to me." Hard to imagine answering a call like that in English, but totally fine in Spanish.

Much of traditional English etiquette has been replaced with more casual options. I don't think I've answered the phone asking who is it in my entire life.

Matter of upbringing and such, I imagine.