🇺🇸 How to say

“how are you” in English

how are you
Illustration of "how are you" in a English cultural setting
Two neighbors greet each other on a sunny morning street. One smiles warmly and asks the question as they pause for a moment.

Usage note

Use 'how are you' as a friendly greeting to ask about someone's well-being in casual conversation.

Examples

  • How are you?

    How are you?

  • How are you today?

    How are you today?

  • How are you doing?

    How are you doing?

Quick check

What does "how-are-you" mean?

  • A. how are you
  • B. goodbye
  • C. hello
  • D. thank you

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