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30 best ways to respond to How are you doing in English
We all understand the question "How are you?" in English is used to ask about someone’s health. So what does the question How are you doing in English mean? In the following article, PREP will help you understand the meaning, usage, and provide 30 responses to the question How are you doing in English. Check it out now!
I. What does How are you doing in English mean?
How are you doing is a way to ask about someone's health, mood, or current situation. This question is often used as a polite way to inquire and show concern for others. For example:
- A: Hi, long time no see! How are you doing?
- B: I'm doing well, thanks! How about you?
II. How to respond to How are you doing in English
Let's explore the ways to respond to the question How are you doing in English with PREP right below!
Good condition/state |
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Not good/bad condition/state |
Evading the answer |
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III. Differentiating How are you doing, What are you doing and How do you do
Are How are you doing, What are you doing, and How do you do different or similar? Let's find out with PREP right below!
How are you doing? |
What are you doing? |
How do you do? |
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Meaning |
To ask about someone's health, mood, or current situation. |
To ask about the activities or tasks someone is currently engaged in. |
Although it appears to be a question, "How do you do?" does not actually inquire about someone's condition. It is often used as a formal greeting in specific situations, such as when meeting someone for the first time. |
Example |
Hi there! Long time no see. How are you doing? |
What are you doing right now? |
How do you do? My name is Alex. Nice to meet you. |
IV. Sample dialogue using How are you doing in English
Let's refer to the sample dialogue below with PREP to better understand how to use How are you doing in English
Dialogue about How are you doing in English |
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V. Exercise on using How are you doing in English
Choose suitable questions to fill in blanks: How are you doing, What are you doing, How do you do.
- You see your friend looking a bit sad. You ask, "__________?"
- You call your colleague on the phone and hear some noise in the background. You ask, "__________?"
- At a formal event, you are introduced to a new business partner. You greet them with, "__________?"
- You meet a neighbor you haven't seen in a while. You ask, "__________?"
- Your sibling is in the kitchen, busy with something. You ask, "__________?"
- During a job interview, the interviewer extends a hand and says, "__________?"
- You run into an old classmate at the grocery store. You ask, "__________?"
- You receive a text from your friend saying they are very busy. You reply, "__________?"
- You are introduced to a client's representative at a meeting. You say, "__________?"
- Your friend posts a status update on social media about a tough day. You comment, "__________?"
Answer:
- How are you doing?
- What are you doing?
- How do you do?
- How are you doing?
- What are you doing?
- How do you do?
- How are you doing?
- What are you doing?
- How do you do?
- How are you doing?
Above, PREP has introduced to you the usage of the greeting phrase How are you doing in English along with 30 best responses. Wishing you success in mastering English communication quickly!
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