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How to Answer the Question How Are You?

Published: Dec. 4, 2019, 9 a.m.

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I\\u2019m sure one of the very first things you learned to say in English was, \\u201cHow are you?\\u201d --> Join the waitlist for the complete English course: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg


People will probably ask you this question A LOT! It\\u2019s really easy to answer, but there are a few things to remember. Here\\u2019s how to feel comfortable answering this question, every time.

1. \\u201cHOW ARE YOU?\\u201d IS SIMPLY ANOTHER WAY TO SAY HELLO \\u2014 HERE\\u2019S HOW TO ANSWER
Most of the time, we use this question as a polite way to say hello, and you don\\u2019t need to say anything about how you are really feeling. Say one or two positive words, thank them for asking, and ask them the same question. Any of these answers will work almost all of the time:

\\u201cGreat, thank you. How are you?\\u201d (very positive)

\\u201cGood, thanks, and you?\\u201d (positive \\u2013 this is the most common answer)

\\u201cFine, thanks. How are you?\\u201d (a little less positive \\u2013 I\\u2019m okay)

Your answer will depend on the person who is asking, and how well you know them.

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