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How do you answer how are you?

How to answer “How are you?”

  1. I’m good. — You can shorten this to “good” if you’re feeling relaxed. Or lazy.
  2. Pretty good — This was actually the catchphrase of a popular American comedian. You can hear him say it in this clip. A lot.
  3. I’m well. — Like with “I’m good,” you can shorten this to “well.”

What is the reply for how are you today?

“Great!” “I’m doing really well, thank you,” or “Fantastic!” are all good ways to answer. They will tell the other person that you are enthusiastic and ready to work. You might be shaking hands, too.

How do you respond to how is it?

You are right, that is very common here. The “proper” answer is Fine. or Just fine, thank you. It is not meant literally, and the questioner usually does not want to hear about whatever may be actually troubling you if you are not feeling “fine”. Even knowing this, greetings like this rather annoy me.

How are you answer not good?

Great. If you’re not doing great and you don’t want to talk about it, you can say ‘fine’. But if you do want to talk about it, then you can say ‘not good’ or ‘not so good’.

How do you respond to how are you when you’re not OK?

How do you respond when someone asks you that question? #1 You can say “Yes, I’m fine, thanks,” even if you’re not OK, and be done with it. #2 You can be honest about how you feel and open up to someone who may not really want to hear about your problems.

What should I reply to Where have you been?

Here are some possible replies:

  • I am sorry. I have been/was cleaning my home.
  • I have been/was at home.
  • I have been/went to the shop.

What is the reply of nice to meet you?

Hello, the most common answer is “Nice to meet you too”. You can also say “Thank you. It’s very nice to meet you as well”, “Am glad to meet you too”.

What should I reply to I am good?

“I’m well” is also allowed but not for the reasons many think. That response only works if “well” takes on its adjectival form, meaning “in good health” or “good or satisfactory.” Now, if someone asks “How are you doing?” “I’m doing well” is the correct response.