Authentic Ways to Respond to “How are you?" in Everyday Conversations

In school, you learned to say 'I'm fine, thank you, and you?' This video will show you many different ways to answer 'How are you?' Increase your confidence and your fluency when speaking in English with our tips. In this video, you will find both formal and informal alternatives that you can use in daily life. Learn how to respond to 'how are you?' like a native English speaker and showcase that you have a good knowledge of the English language and Speak English confidently. This English speaking practice lesson covers some formal and informal responses, based on the situation.
We hope you enjoy our tips. Write in the comments which tips you liked the most and choose one to use the next time someone asks you “How are you?”
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[@viktorshyyan8672]

Good answer which I frequetly use is "Still alive, many thaks". It works very well, people are laughing and becoming more relaxed.

[@theworldtorino]

Hahaha that's a great choice! Definitely shows more personality too!

[@michaelme1548]

I’m fine is ingrained in me.

[@theworldtorino]

And "I'm fine" is a fine way to answer "How are you?"😉

[@annamaria7195]

Thank you very much. I really need lessons like this

[@theworldtorino]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@berenice101]

The last phrase is my favorite cause it’s funny.

[@theworldtorino]

It's always good to sprinkle in a bit of dark humor ;)

[@tushabebabra]

This is my first time to hear the word I am pretty good

[@theworldtorino]

Glad you found the video "pretty interesting" and hope you will use this expression "pretty often" ;-)

[@user-cw3oy6fs2w]

Interesting

[@theworldtorino]

We're glad you liked it!

[@maureendzumbane]

I like pretty well more 😊

[@theworldtorino]

Glad you liked it! 😊

[@garyoneil6973]

Grateful.

[@theworldtorino]

Another fantastic way to respond to "How are you?" 😊

[@JustKeepWalkingOn]

When English people ask ‘how are you? ’it’s more of a greeting rather than asking about your health or how you are feeling. The expected response is ‘fine and you? No-one really wants to hear about your problems or complaints.

[@theworldtorino]

Hi David, thanks for your input! This is a good point, but perhaps it depends on who you are speaking with. Ideally, the person you are speaking with wants to know your genuine answer, but if it more of a surface-level conversation then yes, the other speaker may just be asking "how are you?" as a formality.

[@ireneines2440]

😢

[@comeconcon569]

How are you? I'm very well, Thank you!

[@delmycastellanos8308]

Love the way you teach but I dont like the musica some how is petty disturbing.

[@theworldtorino]

We are so glad you enjoy our lessons! However, we are sorry that you didn't like the music very much...we will experiment with new sounds in future videos. Thanks for the feedback!

[@slowlearner4341]

It was the good specter for different occasion. Personally I keep consider this expression, "How are you?" as a question, not greeting. And it's a big temptation not answer "It's not your business". By the by, this is exact answer of judge Judy Shindler (the USA) whenever some naïve or over smart client dares to greet her like that. Sound excellent, according to my taste and way of thinking.

[@theworldtorino]

That's a good point! How you respond to the question "How are you?" is very indicative of your personal taste and personality. So if you want to respond with "It's not your business", go for it! We would just advise you not to say that in a formal/polite setting.

[@michaelme1548]

@@theworldtorinoI guess that’s true. People are free to be rude in response to a greeting that had no ill intentions. It doesn’t make them the good guy.

[@lightcloud7553]

The music is so disturbing and background clips are distracting. They aren't really related to your explanation.

[@theworldtorino]

We're sorry the music and clips aren't the best. We'll improve for future videos!

[@Fasty128]

How are you? I've never been better

[@theworldtorino]

Exactly! This is a great way to respond in a positive manner.

[@elexplorador70]

Can you turn off that music please

[@theworldtorino]

Hi there! Thank you for your comment. We really value your feedback and we are always searching to improve our content. We will aim to find better music for future videos!

[@polakororin8799]

"i'm doing good" doesn't necessarily mean "i'm doing good deeds". that's just plain wrong info.

[@theworldtorino]

Hi Pola! Thanks for your comment. From a grammatic standpoint, "I'm doing good" literally means a person is doing a good (thing). Obviously from a conversational standpoint, it is fine to say "I'm doing good" in response to "How are you?"; it just isn't a technically correct statement when referring to the state of one's being. But once again, at the end of the day, how someone responds to this question is a personal and stylistic decision :)