Author:
Louise Ward
Date Of Creation:
7 February 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
People ask "How are you?" when chatting as a way to greet and interact with you. Answering this question is tricky, and you are probably not sure how best to respond. In a work environment or chatting with acquaintances, you should be able to respond briefly and politely. In other cases when you talk to close friends or family members, you might give longer answers and chat more. With consideration, you can answer this common question correctly depending on social circumstances.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Brief and standard response
Answer with "I'm fine, thank you" or "I'm fine, thank you". You can use this feedback if you are socializing with someone you are not close to, such as an acquaintance at a party or someone you just met.
- The same can be said if you are talking to someone at work, such as a colleague, client, or boss.
Respond with "Not bad" or "Fine" if you want to be positive and friendly. You can also say "Not too bad" or "Everything's fine." These responses are an appropriate way to show a positive attitude toward colleagues, customers, boss, or acquaintances.
Say “I'm fine thanks” if you don't feel well but want to be polite. If you are sick or feel a little unwell, you can respond politely to let the other person know your condition.They can continue to chat or ask you more.- This is the right answer if you do not want to lie about your status, but you do not want to be too honest or share personal information with them.
Make eye contact when responding. Interact with them through eye contact when you answer questions, whether you're trying to respond politely or briefly. Keep your hands comfortably on your sides and turn toward them to show positive body language. This will make them more comfortable talking.- You can also smile or nod when you want to be friendly.
Method 2 of 3: Provide a response to encourage conversation
Give detailed answers when responding to a close friend, family member, or lover. They are the people you are close to and trust. Tell them how you feel in a fuller and more meaningful way.
- You can also be honest and tell a colleague or close friend of your age how you really feel.
Make it clear how you feel. Answer like, "Actually I'm feeling ..." or "You know, I feel ..." If you're feeling pressured or going through a tough time, you can also mention that. it so that your loved ones can help you.
- For example, you could say, “Actually, I've been feeling a bit sad lately. I think I'm under stress and anxiety ”if you feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable.
- You can say, “You know, I feel great. I finally found a job I love and I feel more confident ”if you are feeling happy and happy.
Give detailed answers when your doctor asks “How are you?”Let them know if you are unwell or if you have a health problem that upsets you, as that will help them treat you appropriately.
- You should also give honest answers to any health professional, such as a nurse or physician assistant. If you are not feeling well, they need to know that to make you feel better.
Say "Not good" or "I think something is wrong" if you feel tired. This feedback will help you be honest and the other person will know that you are not feeling well. Perhaps they will ask more questions and show sympathy for your situation.- Use this answer only if you want to tell them about your medical condition. This is often a cue to ask them more about it and try to make you feel better.
End the answer with "Thank you for your attention". Let the other person know that you value your question and how willing it is to listen to your detailed answer. This is a great way to end an answer in a positive way, whether you respond that you feel uncomfortable or unwell.- You can also say, "Thank you for asking, thank you" or "Thank you for listening".
Ask them how they are doing. Let them know that you want to talk more by asking, "How are you?" when you have answered their question.- For example, you could say, “I'm fine, thanks for your attention. How are you?" or “I'm fine, thanks. How about you?"
- For some people, if you ask them the same question, they'll nod and say "I'm fine" or "I'm fine" and then walk away. Do not be discouraged; Asking someone how these days is sometimes not seen as a real conversation for a lot.
Method 3 of 3: Understand the situation correctly
Consider your relationship with the other person. If you are close to them and have shared your personal experiences or feelings before, it makes sense to provide detailed answers. If you are not close to them, such as someone you work with or get to know through a friend or family member, you can respond briefly and politely.
- You can provide detailed answers if you want to develop a relationship with the person on a deeper level and become more intimate with them.
- Be respectful about being open just because you feel awkward and don't really feel close to the person.
Notice when and where they ask “How are you?”If they ask you at work while using a coffee machine, they will expect a brief, polite, appropriate answer in the workplace. If they ask you when you are drinking or having dinner after school or work, you can respond with a more detailed and personal response.
- If you are around other people in a group setting, you can respond briefly, politely because answering lengthy or giving personal information in front of others would be inappropriate.
- In most cases, if you're with friends or family, it's normal to give a detailed answer. If you're around coworkers, peers, or powerful characters, a more polite and concise response will be appropriate.
Pay attention to the other person's body language. Notice if they make eye contact with you, stand still, and turn toward you. These are usually signals that they want to connect with you on a more intimate level and want to talk to you.
- If they don't make eye contact or are just glimpsing and passing you, they may not be interested in talking for long. In this case, you can respond briefly to keep the situation from becoming awkward.
