How to say and answer “How are you?”

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everyday phrase/haʊ ɑːr juː/ 🔊 listen

The most common way to ask how someone is doing is How are you?. Here are ways to ask and reply — from formal to casual.

1How are you? (most common, neutral)

"How are you?" — (neutral)

2How's it going? / How are you doing? (casual)

"How's it going?" — (casual)

3Reply: I'm fine, thanks. And you?

"I'm fine, thanks. And you?" — (polite reply)

4Casual reply: I'm good / Not bad

"I'm good!" — (casual reply)

How are you?How's it going?I'm fine, thanks

❓ A natural reply to “How are you?”