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#390 - How to Answer “HOW ARE YOU?” in English Conversations — Stop Saying "FINE, THANKS!", and Learn 25 Ways to Start a REAL conversation
May 20, 2024
Explore creative ways to respond to 'How are you?' in English conversations and move beyond the typical 'fine'. Learn alternative greetings and vocabulary, enhance conversation skills with real-life scenarios, and transition small talk into meaningful interactions. Discover strategies for engaging in conversations authentically and promoting support through new language tools.
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- Diversify responses to 'how are you?' for engaging conversations
- Prioritize interest over being interesting for meaningful small talk
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Diversify Your Responses to 'How are you?'
Responding with a simple 'fine' to 'how are you?' can lead to dull conversations. By introducing more lively and native-like responses, conversations can become dynamic and engaging. Expressions like 'how you doing?' or 'I'm on cloud nine' add color and variety to interactions, making them more interesting and personalized. Your identity shines through in the way you communicate, so finding equivalent expressions in English that reflect your personality is key.
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