Common replies to how are you?

Common replies to how are you?

Oct 20, 2024

9) I’m fine, thanks. How are you?

A: How’s it going?

B: I’m fine, thanks. How are you?

10) Pretty good

A: How’s life?

B: Pretty good.

11) Same old, really

A: How’s life treating you?

B: Same old, really.

12)Not so great, really

A: How’s life treating you?

B: Not so great, really.

13) Could be better

A: How is life?

B: Could be better.

14) Can’t complain

A: How are things?

B: Can’t complain.

Top tip: the responses to 12 and 13 are negative and should only be used if you are not feeling great. However, we usually only use these responses for people we know well. Most of the time, British people will say they are fine even when they are not.


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