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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!

30 best ways to respond to How are you doing in English
30 best ways to respond to How are you doing in English

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?
What does How are you doing in English mean?
What does How are you doing in English mean?

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

Normal condition/state

  • I’m doing great.
  • Never been better.
  • Full of beans.
  • Can’t complain.
  • I’m doing amazing.
  • It’s all good.
  • I’m pretty good/  I’m pretty well.
  • So far, so good.
  • Fine.
  • Just the usual.
  • Not bad.
  • Just the same old same old.
  • Nothing.
  • Fair to middling.
  • I’m hanging in there.
  • So – so.
  • Still alive.
  • I’m alive/ I’m surviving.
  • Good enough.

Not good/bad condition/state

Evading the answer

  • Rotten.
  • I’m struggling a bit.
  • Couldn’t be worse.
  • I’m snowed under.
  • Not great.
  • I’ve been feeling down lately.
  • I’m not doing so well.
  • It’s been a bit of a tough week.
  • I’m not having an easy time at the moment.
  • You don’t want to know.
  • Honestly, just don’t ask me.
  • Do I have to answer that?
How to respond to How are you doing in English
How to respond to How are you doing in English

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?

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 

  • A: Hi Mark! How are you doing?
  • B: Hey Sarah! I'm doing well, thanks for asking. How are you doing?
  • A: I'm good too, just a bit busy with work these days.
  • B: Are you free this weekend?
  • A: Not really, but I can make some time. What's up?
  • B: I was thinking we could grab a coffee and catch up. It's been a while since we had a good chat.
  • A: That sounds like a fantastic idea! Let's plan for it. How about Saturday morning?
  • B: Perfect! Saturday it is. Looking forward to it.
  • A: Great! I'll see you there. Take care, Mark!

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.

  1. You see your friend looking a bit sad. You ask, "__________?"
  2. You call your colleague on the phone and hear some noise in the background. You ask, "__________?"
  3. At a formal event, you are introduced to a new business partner. You greet them with, "__________?"
  4. You meet a neighbor you haven't seen in a while. You ask, "__________?"
  5. Your sibling is in the kitchen, busy with something. You ask, "__________?"
  6. During a job interview, the interviewer extends a hand and says, "__________?"
  7. You run into an old classmate at the grocery store. You ask, "__________?"
  8. You receive a text from your friend saying they are very busy. You reply, "__________?"
  9. You are introduced to a client's representative at a meeting. You say, "__________?"
  10. Your friend posts a status update on social media about a tough day. You comment, "__________?"

Answer:

  1. How are you doing?
  2. What are you doing?
  3. How do you do?
  4. How are you doing?
  5. What are you doing?
  6. How do you do?
  7. How are you doing?
  8. What are you doing?
  9. How do you do?
  10. 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!

Master Tu Pham
Master Tu Pham
Founder/CEO at Prep
Founder of Prep Smart Test Preparation Platform. With over 10 years of experience in teaching and test preparation, Mr. Tú has helped thousands of students achieve high scores in the IELTS exam. In addition, Mr. Tú Phạm is also a consulting expert in British Council programs and a speaker at many leading educational events, programs, and conferences.
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