36 Smart and Interesting Responses to 'HOW ARE YOU?'

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"How r u?" "Was better before u arrived"

A British friend once asked "How are you?" and I told him the story of my life as an answer. Since then, he always just say "hi/hello".

Thank you so much for your invaluable teaching on greeting exercise, Teacher Lucy.

At the time when our Dad was in his late 90’s and 100, friends would ask him this question. His reply was often… Well I’m still kicking. I’m just not kicking up much dust! 😁 He was a Pilot during WWII and had a lot of great stories for those wanting to take time to listen. He was a great Dad and loving husband for over 50 years. He’s greatly missed.

Tesco Cashier: "Hiya you alright there?" Me: "Just give me a hug, and leave it at that"

"How are you?" "I am groot"

Hi Lucy, I enjoyed some of your responses. I have serious health issues. I am asked this question a lot and although I have an English background here in Canada a common answer I often use is ‘I am still on this side of the grass’. 🇨🇦

I always like catching people off-guard when they're expecting a standard "I'm good" response, instead I smile, laugh and say "I'm terrible, I almost died today!" The look on their face is just magical.

My conversation professor says “nice and dandy like a cotton candy.” It kills me😂

I liked "How are you?" "It's too early to tell"

For some time now I've been saying that this is the toughest question to answer in everyday life ("Do I have to lie again?"). So glad to have chanced upon your video for these lovely suggestions!

"Better now that I'm talking to you" is my favorite. Thanks Lucy. I really enjoy your lessons. Wishing you all the best. ❤🌹

I just tell the truth: everything sucks. No one asks me to elaborate.

" How are you? " " I am handsome."

Always fascinating topics from Lucy! Thank you!

I always loved the British accent but you, Lucy, took it to a next level. English is my second language and I can understand everything you say without much effort! Perfect! Love the Brits!

"How are you?" "Fine thanks for asking"- goes back to deep depression.

Common mistakes: Im fine Im well/good( saying I'm good is incorrect if you're referring to your health) Im doing good Easy responses: Im pretty good Im pretty well Im pretty fine Interesting answers: I've never been better So far so good Cant complain Better than i deserve Silly responses: If i had a tail i would wag it Flirty responses: Word on the street is that im pretty good Im great, but a totally biased. 'OK' alternatives: Im alright So so Not too bad Could be better/ i could also be worse Same old, same old Im alive/surviving Good enough Sarcastic responses: Im alright now, but there's still time for everything to go horribly wrong. Better now that im talking to you. Negative responses: Im not going to lie .....I feel terrible.. I'm not doing so well/I'm struggling a bit Im snowed under. Its been a bit of a tough week. I'm not having an easy time at the moment. Avoiding question: You don't want to know! Don't ask! Honestly just don't ask me Do i have to answer that? I think you already know. Shhh.. it's too early to tell. Ill responses: Im feeling a bit under the weather. Overworked and underpaid. Slowly but surely dying actually, aren't we all? Funny and negative responses: Somewhere between blah and me. Just hug me and leave it at that.

When dealing with a lot negatively, one could cheerfully say, " as well as can be expected ! "