36 Smart and Interesting Responses to 'HOW ARE YOU?'

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КОМЕНТАРІ: 4 600
@EnglishwithLucy
@EnglishwithLucy 4 роки тому
Which response was your favourite?? ITALKI OFFER: Buy 1 lesson, get $10 free credits at italki: go.italki.com/englishwithlucy Contribute subtitle translations and have your name displayed under the video once I personally approve: bit.ly/HowAreYouSubs (can really help your translation skills, as well as giving you a warm fuzzy feeling)
@munna4075
@munna4075 4 роки тому
I like tihs
@ayatbouziane7724
@ayatbouziane7724 4 роки тому
I've never been better is my favourite! ❤️ Thank you for your interesting lessons ❤️
@YNikolich
@YNikolich 4 роки тому
I had a British teacher years ago when I was in high-school who taught me that it was absolutely wrong to respond with "I'm good"! That cost me so much confusion all these years! Thanks for clearing it up!
@sygu
@sygu 4 роки тому
I'm alright now but there is still time for everything to go horribly wrong 😂😂
@jenniferjager6259
@jenniferjager6259 4 роки тому
I'm a dog person 😉 so there is only one answer 😂 best response ever
@shifashaikh1187
@shifashaikh1187 4 роки тому
"How r u?" "Was better before u arrived"
@khalfanmohd5807
@khalfanmohd5807 4 роки тому
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@randomguy8476
@randomguy8476 4 роки тому
😂😂
@dallaldallal4094
@dallaldallal4094 4 роки тому
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@bishalahmed5663
@bishalahmed5663 4 роки тому
Lol 🤣🤣🤣
@Sakurachan12khsj
@Sakurachan12khsj 4 роки тому
it's really nice if u say to ur crush with that
@jakobfredriksson2272
@jakobfredriksson2272 4 роки тому
A British friend once asked "How are you?" and I told him the story of my life as an answer. Since then, he always just say "hi/hello".
@Alhapra
@Alhapra 4 роки тому
Lol
@RedDevil629
@RedDevil629 4 роки тому
🤣🤣
@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937
@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937 4 роки тому
Jakob Fredriksson That straightened him out.
@sheriffbeko937
@sheriffbeko937 4 роки тому
😃😃😃😃
@asrifainirahma8523
@asrifainirahma8523 4 роки тому
😂😂
@kathybray2838
@kathybray2838 8 місяців тому
At the time when our Dad was in his late 90’s and 100, friends would ask him this question. His reply was often… Well I’m still kicking. I’m just not kicking up much dust! 😁 He was a Pilot during WWII and had a lot of great stories for those wanting to take time to listen. He was a great Dad and loving husband for over 50 years. He’s greatly missed.
@rishz7857
@rishz7857 8 місяців тому
He sounded so cool.
@YesTHATJohnSmith
@YesTHATJohnSmith 8 місяців тому
He sure does.
@WanderringTraveler
@WanderringTraveler Місяць тому
Could i know the man, who you were talking about ?
@DirtSweatGears
@DirtSweatGears 8 місяців тому
I always like catching people off-guard when they're expecting a standard "I'm good" response, instead I smile, laugh and say "I'm terrible, I almost died today!" The look on their face is just magical.
@ninalee8625
@ninalee8625 4 роки тому
I just tell the truth: everything sucks. No one asks me to elaborate.
@kkdias9924
@kkdias9924 4 роки тому
Please elaborate
@ninalee8625
@ninalee8625 4 роки тому
@@kkdias9924 Happy Holidays
@kkdias9924
@kkdias9924 4 роки тому
@@ninalee8625 to you too!!!
@kaded_cat
@kaded_cat 4 роки тому
Please elaborate? What sucks?
@DeepakKumar-yk8cb
@DeepakKumar-yk8cb 4 роки тому
:(
@Hasan...
@Hasan... 4 роки тому
Tesco Cashier: "Hiya you alright there?" Me: "Just give me a hug, and leave it at that"
@keithsorrels6903
@keithsorrels6903 7 місяців тому
One I find fun to use is, "Medium well." As a follow-up, "At my age, that is about as good as it gets."
@davidmontgomery874
@davidmontgomery874 8 місяців тому
Hi Lucy, I enjoyed some of your responses. I have serious health issues. I am asked this question a lot and although I have an English background here in Canada a common answer I often use is ‘I am still on this side of the grass’. 🇨🇦
@midnightodellewest1999
@midnightodellewest1999 8 місяців тому
I like that one. I had a trucker friend who used to say “still keeping it tire side down”
@suzzify353
@suzzify353 6 місяців тому
In our family "Fine as frog hair" is the ideal response.
@user-kq8if3ud5e
@user-kq8if3ud5e 4 місяці тому
My response is 'still alive'. After all I am 78 years old.
@lightcandle7823
@lightcandle7823 4 роки тому
I liked "How are you?" "It's too early to tell"
@Mukul_K
@Mukul_K 4 роки тому
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@talkb-darija2104
@talkb-darija2104 4 роки тому
Hello guys how are you??i hope to support me and subscribe thank you
@duytran9995
@duytran9995 4 роки тому
Me too .
@sunflower3912
@sunflower3912 4 роки тому
Thank you next!😂😂😂
@Ichinavi
@Ichinavi 4 роки тому
-How are you? - Ebet?
@Baulx138
@Baulx138 4 роки тому
"How are you?" "I am groot"
@theforsee_D4C
@theforsee_D4C 4 роки тому
This is the best so far give this man a damn milk
@catwomantv979
@catwomantv979 4 роки тому
That s what my cousin says 😂😂😂
@chanakyasinha8046
@chanakyasinha8046 4 роки тому
I am Steve Rodgers
@onehow5489
@onehow5489 4 роки тому
That's funny! 😂
@ellieberger9639
@ellieberger9639 4 роки тому
well hi nice to meet u, i am INEVITABLE
@bobobobo8930
@bobobobo8930 2 роки тому
Thank you so much for your invaluable teaching on greeting exercise, Teacher Lucy.
@johnwtinsman
@johnwtinsman 2 роки тому
When dealing with a lot negatively, one could cheerfully say, " as well as can be expected ! "
@samibichumani1176
@samibichumani1176 4 роки тому
" How are you? " " I am handsome."
@nikeboy4794
@nikeboy4794 4 роки тому
Underrated 😂😂
@deermeat311
@deermeat311 4 роки тому
Aight ima start using this... thank u babe
@kkdias9924
@kkdias9924 4 роки тому
I wish I could use this but I'd be lying
@pranjal5687
@pranjal5687 4 роки тому
chris dias oml same, except I’m a girl, yeah qw q
@angeltaurus9851
@angeltaurus9851 4 роки тому
Hope u meet some PRETTY soon😂😂
@averagemechanenjoyer
@averagemechanenjoyer 4 роки тому
I do this with my friends: "How are you?" "Yeah." "That's not a response" "Definitely" "Why are you like this"
@mtndewmslayer2564
@mtndewmslayer2564 4 роки тому
Good idea! I’m going to start doing that with my friends
@yunagamerz7336
@yunagamerz7336 4 роки тому
@@mtndewmslayer2564 Don't please. Don't change your personality on others jokes.
@idk-yr9hr
@idk-yr9hr 4 роки тому
Something similar happens with me and my friends: Friend- "How are you" Me- "Yes" Friend- "What do you mean yes?" Me- "I mean yes" Friend- "But... Yes isn't a response to the question I asked" Me- "Why?" Friend- "Because... It's not..." Me- "You sure?" Friend- "Yes" Me- "Now look who's saying yes! Well, well, well, see how the tables turn." Friend- "Why are you like this *insert my name" Me- "Hmm... Maybe cuz I was born..." Friend- "Okay then... I'm just gonna slowly walk away" Me- "Okay I'm gonna stay here and regret all of my life decisions." Edit- I just added "friend" and "me" to the beginning of each sentence so it is less confusing.
@anidaname6880
@anidaname6880 4 роки тому
This whole thread is extremely relatable
@idk-yr9hr
@idk-yr9hr 4 роки тому
@Brynn Campbell I have that conversation at least once a day normally like 2 or 3 times tho.... Why am I like this?
@maryamjavidanmoghadam4138
@maryamjavidanmoghadam4138 2 роки тому
"Better now that I'm talking to you" is my favorite. Thanks Lucy. I really enjoy your lessons. Wishing you all the best. ❤🌹
@noussaiba1531
@noussaiba1531 2 роки тому
If you say it to your best friend he would think you love him
@michaelrogers172
@michaelrogers172 2 роки тому
I like how I'm learning some British words from Lucy. She's helping me see great ways to properly express myself better.
@djnkr
@djnkr 4 роки тому
"I'm better than yesterday and worst than tomorrow"...
@djnkr
@djnkr 4 роки тому
@JB Markowicz Thank you!
@happyperson7150
@happyperson7150 4 роки тому
Related
@vinayakpandey1032
@vinayakpandey1032 4 роки тому
@@happyperson7150 relatable*
@rezajankov5671
@rezajankov5671 4 роки тому
"I'm alive" is the savage one. People always laugh at it and the conversation gets more real and honest after.
@yonuspurayil5433
@yonuspurayil5433 4 роки тому
Legit!
@mariopeter2775
@mariopeter2775 4 роки тому
@@vitalymarkov7857 Me too!
@fridayimprunner2152
@fridayimprunner2152 4 роки тому
Stayin' alive... Stayin alive...
@rosellegannaban7176
@rosellegannaban7176 4 роки тому
I'm ded😂😂
@lmdrake9176
@lmdrake9176 4 роки тому
This is my go to reply. "How are you?" "I am alive, and you?" "Haha, I am alive too." "Great, it would be really awkward if we were standing here dead."
@deathscthye02
@deathscthye02 2 роки тому
One of my favorites especially when I'm really tired and or overworked and stressed. I literally check my pulse and respond with "Yep still going".
@isaveiga31
@isaveiga31 2 роки тому
I always loved the British accent but you, Lucy, took it to a next level. English is my second language and I can understand everything you say without much effort! Perfect! Love the Brits!
@fatimaradhwan
@fatimaradhwan 4 роки тому
My conversation professor says “nice and dandy like a cotton candy.” It kills me😂
@MissConscience1
@MissConscience1 4 роки тому
I like it actually it is very funny 😂
@annonomus1439
@annonomus1439 4 роки тому
After saying how are you
@valentiny9878
@valentiny9878 4 роки тому
Totally gonna say that the next time someone asks
@RannPatterson
@RannPatterson 4 роки тому
Fatima Radhwan love that!
@bobjohnson5486
@bobjohnson5486 4 роки тому
Follow it with “you know what I mean jelly bean?” 😊
@stillkickin3919
@stillkickin3919 4 роки тому
"How are you?" "I couldn't be any better." Always seen as a positive response, but it covers all occasions. I may not be doing worth a damn, but I just couldn't be any better.
@misty6873
@misty6873 4 роки тому
Jeff Howard *someone asks how are you at a funeral*
@stillkickin3919
@stillkickin3919 4 роки тому
@@misty6873 Good point - - - especially if it were mine. 😏
@nggimthia6804
@nggimthia6804 Рік тому
For some time now I've been saying that this is the toughest question to answer in everyday life ("Do I have to lie again?"). So glad to have chanced upon your video for these lovely suggestions!
@mollygilfillan6551
@mollygilfillan6551 2 роки тому
Here in the US, Pre COVID, I started hearing “Just livin’ the dream” and always makes me wonder if it’s sarcasm or if they really do feel happy and successful. Just found your channel and quite enjoy 😊
@lisawhite1548
@lisawhite1548 Рік тому
I’m an American and usually “just livin the dream” is used as sarcasm.
@atoasttototoro
@atoasttototoro 4 роки тому
"How are you?" "Fine thanks for asking"- goes back to deep depression.
@ethanmoyes8204
@ethanmoyes8204 4 роки тому
I thought it was called the big sad? That’s what I call it
@user-dk1mv8qe2x
@user-dk1mv8qe2x 4 роки тому
lol me
@atoasttototoro
@atoasttototoro 4 роки тому
@@user-dk1mv8qe2x that's a mighty fine user name you have there
@user-dk1mv8qe2x
@user-dk1mv8qe2x 4 роки тому
@Life.Sucks.Die. haha, thank you, your’s is great as well.
@muhammedzulfikhar5929
@muhammedzulfikhar5929 4 роки тому
@@ethanmoyes8204 wtf????
@nobody7776
@nobody7776 4 роки тому
Common mistakes: Im fine Im well/good( saying I'm good is incorrect if you're referring to your health) Im doing good Easy responses: Im pretty good Im pretty well Im pretty fine Interesting answers: I've never been better So far so good Cant complain Better than i deserve Silly responses: If i had a tail i would wag it Flirty responses: Word on the street is that im pretty good Im great, but a totally biased. 'OK' alternatives: Im alright So so Not too bad Could be better/ i could also be worse Same old, same old Im alive/surviving Good enough Sarcastic responses: Im alright now, but there's still time for everything to go horribly wrong. Better now that im talking to you. Negative responses: Im not going to lie .....I feel terrible.. I'm not doing so well/I'm struggling a bit Im snowed under. Its been a bit of a tough week. I'm not having an easy time at the moment. Avoiding question: You don't want to know! Don't ask! Honestly just don't ask me Do i have to answer that? I think you already know. Shhh.. it's too early to tell. Ill responses: Im feeling a bit under the weather. Overworked and underpaid. Slowly but surely dying actually, aren't we all? Funny and negative responses: Somewhere between blah and me. Just hug me and leave it at that.
@nehac.k7148
@nehac.k7148 4 роки тому
Thanks a lot
@tuluksvui747
@tuluksvui747 4 роки тому
Love your work
@amrfigo8003
@amrfigo8003 4 роки тому
Nice work 👍👍 But " Im doing good " is incorrect answer.
@nobody7776
@nobody7776 4 роки тому
@@amrfigo8003 sorry i forget to mention that.
@bubbletea5097
@bubbletea5097 4 роки тому
❣️
@oldguy5381
@oldguy5381 2 роки тому
My answer is usually, I’m trying to along with others. Or getting along with others. Thank you for making videos, your very easy to listen too.
@sambasivaraovejendla5274
@sambasivaraovejendla5274 2 роки тому
Always fascinating topics from Lucy! Thank you!
@happyperson7150
@happyperson7150 4 роки тому
"How are you?" "Well. It's complicated."
@happyperson7150
@happyperson7150 4 роки тому
@@ad.6472 Welp 😂
@sweetystars9261
@sweetystars9261 4 роки тому
Oh yeah! Lmao
@nadamastodo9499
@nadamastodo9499 4 роки тому
Yes,✌️👍✌️😭
@happyperson7150
@happyperson7150 4 роки тому
F
@hellotherehi2826
@hellotherehi2826 4 роки тому
169cmsexy
@CorekBleedingHollow
@CorekBleedingHollow 4 роки тому
How am I? Worse than I deserve.
@danamoldovan9135
@danamoldovan9135 4 роки тому
😆Funny people
@aquabitxh9770
@aquabitxh9770 4 роки тому
Literally just thought of that a min. ago... Lol same
@aquabitxh9770
@aquabitxh9770 4 роки тому
@@danamoldovan9135 not funny. It's quite sad you know...
@omg-bh4pg
@omg-bh4pg 8 місяців тому
How do you calculate what you deserve?
@jeffreymiller1630
@jeffreymiller1630 8 місяців тому
Thanks so much--what fun! A favorite response I've heard, and used on occasion, is, "If I were any better I'd have to be two people!"
@maravoznijs4095
@maravoznijs4095 2 роки тому
I picked these up a while ago and have used them frequently, often eliciting a chuckle in return. For example: "Upright and above ground", or "Well, not in jail, not in hospital, not in a grave. So far do good."
@beautifulwisdom2698
@beautifulwisdom2698 4 роки тому
I like using: "I'm peachy" "Just dandy" "Spiffy"
@karenetov4271
@karenetov4271 4 роки тому
I don’t know what any of those mean...
@WillieStubbs
@WillieStubbs 4 роки тому
well just peachy keen
@ibrahimahmed3469
@ibrahimahmed3469 4 роки тому
No
@jotacalvo
@jotacalvo 4 роки тому
Chipper!
@thechild9943
@thechild9943 4 роки тому
I say jiggly
@heedeungie7817
@heedeungie7817 4 роки тому
common mistakes: 2:11 easy responses: 4:01 interesting responses: 4:59 silly responses: 6:09 flirty responses: 6:29 'ok' alternatives: 6:55 sarcastic responses: 8:41 negative responses : 9:07 avoiding the questions: 10:07 ill responses: 10:52 funny negative responses: 11:02
@shannen07
@shannen07 3 роки тому
Thank you! 😊
@frenchygigi
@frenchygigi 3 роки тому
Thank you
@ktnsunshines1801
@ktnsunshines1801 3 роки тому
Thank youu
@bokirtua5231
@bokirtua5231 2 роки тому
How re you?
@earlofthearies.1982
@earlofthearies.1982 2 роки тому
That's it?
@tessfranco9786
@tessfranco9786 Рік тому
Thank you Lucy. I want to learn more. God bless you
@asifaaftab6975
@asifaaftab6975 2 роки тому
I love the way you explain and talk
@AHHH402
@AHHH402 3 роки тому
"I'm alive" and "I'm surviveing " are the ones being used the most in 2020 and 2021
@nopep5606
@nopep5606 3 роки тому
i thought i was original with im alive
@Lol-vm4je
@Lol-vm4je 3 роки тому
Surviving
@daniellew.292
@daniellew.292 2 роки тому
I'm negative 😂😂😂😂😂
@PoonamSingh-km3bk
@PoonamSingh-km3bk 2 роки тому
Yeah correct
@jemimanaik2774
@jemimanaik2774 2 роки тому
😂
@rosewalls8776
@rosewalls8776 4 роки тому
Any native speakers here because you hate responding to "how are you?"
@salonika101
@salonika101 4 роки тому
I hate responding. I hate being asked questions, I hate having to answer nonsense questions, I hate small talk.
@rosewalls8776
@rosewalls8776 4 роки тому
@@salonika101 ugh same, even conversations tire me out and I go mental when loads of ppl are trying to talk to me
@salonika101
@salonika101 4 роки тому
@@rosewalls8776 Me Too ! 😃
@fehj5130
@fehj5130 4 роки тому
My go to is “Good, You?”
@frunkler
@frunkler 4 роки тому
@@salonika101 same, it just annoying -_-
@coffeepot2477
@coffeepot2477 Рік тому
It has been very beautiful (and useful), thank you so much!!! 💖
@lailaeiken6967
@lailaeiken6967 Рік тому
I always cheerfully answer back “ I’m working on it” The response i often get a smile, a chuckle and a “yeah.. me too”
@owlmorris
@owlmorris 4 роки тому
"How are you?" "Free, until they find me again!" The look you get is priceless
@FJB_USA_1ST
@FJB_USA_1ST 4 роки тому
😂😂 I'm going to use that someday
@greatexpectations9446
@greatexpectations9446 4 роки тому
Owl Morris 😅😅😅
@kevinknight5411
@kevinknight5411 4 роки тому
Loooolll
@jp4431
@jp4431 4 роки тому
Them: how are you? Me: I'm fine Them: are you not going to ask me back? Me: no, I don't really care about how you're doing
@maahws7172
@maahws7172 4 роки тому
Someone: How’s your day going? Me: Good. ... Me: Oh you’re day, I don’t give a fuck about your day.
@abdoonyt9049
@abdoonyt9049 4 роки тому
@@maahws7172 uh *your
@nampan2001
@nampan2001 4 роки тому
Oh no..that's so rude and they'll get upset.
@juanromero178
@juanromero178 4 роки тому
Woah, watch out guys, we got a badass over here
@todayyesterday
@todayyesterday 4 роки тому
Loll
@SelfcareforBodyMindSpirit
@SelfcareforBodyMindSpirit 2 роки тому
Amazing options. Wish I'd learned them a long time ago!
@bridgetagbetornyo1980
@bridgetagbetornyo1980 2 роки тому
Thank you ,I really enjoyed ur teachings
@jasxss
@jasxss 4 роки тому
Them: How are you? Me: still busy converting oxygen to carbon dioxide.
@blackberrysoup
@blackberrysoup 4 роки тому
Why do I love this?
@iamhot4322
@iamhot4322 4 роки тому
This is amazing not gonna lie
@TearingDownIdols
@TearingDownIdols 4 роки тому
Okay, I'm stealing this.
@alexgrogi5848
@alexgrogi5848 4 роки тому
And then some be like: Woww dude are you a chemist or something how are you doing this :O ??
@jasxss
@jasxss 4 роки тому
And I was cracking one of my lame jokes. No complaints though.
@huasongyin3711
@huasongyin3711 4 роки тому
"How are you?" "I have 36 smart and intresting responses to your question. Which do you prefer?" "Whatever."
@annisapuspadini180
@annisapuspadini180 4 роки тому
Hahahaha
@undme_couples
@undme_couples 4 роки тому
😂😂😂😂
@minalhombre6821
@minalhombre6821 4 роки тому
Haha :')
@prendasjruiz856
@prendasjruiz856 4 роки тому
Hahaha
@Tukanggambarklaten
@Tukanggambarklaten 4 роки тому
😂😂
@hanssprungfeld8487
@hanssprungfeld8487 Рік тому
I work with alot of students whose first language is not English they find these videos very helpful when i show them!
@alegg8250
@alegg8250 7 місяців тому
Great lesson! Thanks for sharing and I love my original response from a 68 male in the US. "Doing good for a man in my condition!"
@raquelframe
@raquelframe 4 роки тому
My response is “My psychiatrists says I am getting better”
@KimSeokjin-sc1gi
@KimSeokjin-sc1gi 4 роки тому
That's depressing 😂
@Faolisaemeka
@Faolisaemeka 4 роки тому
Raquel Frame 😂😂😂
@shahidiqbal6017
@shahidiqbal6017 4 роки тому
😂😁😃😀😃😃😃
@nicolebarnett8702
@nicolebarnett8702 4 роки тому
Perfect!
@googleaccount230
@googleaccount230 4 роки тому
i like this one, lol
@raventhorn9966
@raventhorn9966 4 роки тому
I have a Portuguese friend who would ask me “how are you” every time he starts a conversation. Kills me every time to come up with a different answer. This vid is such a lifesaver lol
@raventhorn9966
@raventhorn9966 4 роки тому
Tim Webb but shouldn’t you answer first before raising another question? And if I try to avoid answering it he would say “I asked you a question: how are you?” So he really expects an answer 😂
@kayengasarah3663
@kayengasarah3663 2 роки тому
Madam can you help my family and mommy ❤️ please
@patrickyegon4684
@patrickyegon4684 2 роки тому
lucy, just a perfect teacher..keep it up
@GabrielSBarbaraS
@GabrielSBarbaraS Рік тому
Now that I have seen this video , I am temporarily fantastic. Thumbs up Lucy.
@deadstick8624
@deadstick8624 3 роки тому
Your examples of "I'm Alive" and "I'm surviving" are very good ones for 2020.
@fahmiidagull4445
@fahmiidagull4445 3 роки тому
Yes, right
@mimlamiya6615
@mimlamiya6615 3 роки тому
Yeah... right you are
@editzmahi
@editzmahi 3 роки тому
Hmm..
@ang350
@ang350 2 роки тому
I’m on the right side of the grass.
@shuangyue9684
@shuangyue9684 2 роки тому
You're right, and even in other languages hahahaha
@sonnyca
@sonnyca 4 роки тому
Have lived in California for a while. Some of the common responses are: Hangin’ in there, Takin’ it one day at a time, Chilling, Dandy, Taking it easy, Not too shabby, Livin’ large, sup (What’s up): A single word response that avoids answering the question and throws it back at the other person. Whazzaaaaa! (What’s up) with tongue lolling out and a bottle of beer in one hand.
@anilagarwal4983
@anilagarwal4983 4 роки тому
Betelgeuse I liked "not too shabby" it sounds formal and informal at the same time
@karna5998
@karna5998 4 роки тому
@@anilagarwal4983 somehow it reminds me of spiderman 2 game on pc
@contagiousintelligence5007
@contagiousintelligence5007 2 роки тому
This question always bothers me! In my country (Hungary) you only ask this question if you have time to chat with the other person. The answer is relatively long, detailing your health, your job and your family.
@dammar117
@dammar117 Рік тому
I am definitely Hungarian, lol.
@charmsmith7176
@charmsmith7176 Рік тому
I agree. I feel like people use this question in passing just as a greeting instead of really wanting to know how someone is.
@dammar117
@dammar117 Рік тому
@@charmsmith7176 Then they should just do a greeting. If I want to know how a person is doing (which means people that I'm close to), I will ask. Otherwise, if I don't really care, I say, "Hi, nice to see you." Or just a smiling "Hello." And if I'm not happy to see them, it means we have some bad issues going on, and I'll get straight to that point.
@donnabrewer3247
@donnabrewer3247 6 місяців тому
@@charmsmith7176we
@solokeyy
@solokeyy 4 місяці тому
As it should be. This question is so common and disingenuous in the US.
@Valintinus
@Valintinus Рік тому
I appreciate your lesson, Ms. Lucy, it has really brightened my day. I'm feeling a little under shelling here in Kiev. Nevertheless, my family is alive, and I have my job so I'm fine.
@jcpa9737
@jcpa9737 4 роки тому
me: “Slowly but surely dying actually. Aren’t we all?” also me: laughs in hidden yet exposing my dark side
@MackN444
@MackN444 4 роки тому
relatable
@yeeehawww
@yeeehawww 4 роки тому
But you know that when someone will ask you "how are you" even after watching this video "i'm fine thankyou" is what"s gonna come out of your mouth
@apoorva.h50
@apoorva.h50 3 роки тому
😂😂😂indeed! Its exactly me
@gumdrop4869
@gumdrop4869 3 роки тому
lmfao hopefully that won't be the case 4 me, i need to get used to saying a variety of different things
@sophiesmith5922
@sophiesmith5922 2 роки тому
depends who is asking....
@shuangyue9684
@shuangyue9684 2 роки тому
Yes for our Chinese ppl its written into DNA Lol
@halloweenjack2562
@halloweenjack2562 Рік тому
Wonderful! That was the best English lesson I've ever had in my life.....and I speak it like a native..,but that's actually because I am one! If I was a Golden Retriever, my tail would be spinning like a helicoptor!
@butterflying40
@butterflying40 Рік тому
"Overworked and underpaid" LOVE IT! that's the best! thank you Lucy!
@skyfeather5096
@skyfeather5096 4 роки тому
“How are you?” “Alive, unfortunately.”
@deadinside6590
@deadinside6590 4 роки тому
Mood
@gelgaitos7546
@gelgaitos7546 4 роки тому
Lol
@edmundboateng7324
@edmundboateng7324 4 роки тому
OH OH MY GOD OHHHHHHHHHHH!!!@@
@AkankshaSingh-jg2eh
@AkankshaSingh-jg2eh 4 роки тому
This is my one
@randaa335
@randaa335 4 роки тому
"How are you?" "Not dead , yet"
@michaellynn841
@michaellynn841 4 роки тому
My favourite response: " As strong as a lion in the long grass!"
@brangute1
@brangute1 9 місяців тому
You make it great! You make it funny and very nice! Thank you and best greetings from Lithuania. Dalia
@dontjustwrite5780
@dontjustwrite5780 6 місяців тому
Absolutely sensational , thanks for asking but I do believe it is a temporary condition and will likely improve as the day progresses. This is my regular response and it does brighten both my day and others around me.
@jparker5448
@jparker5448 4 роки тому
My favorite: “Ah, you know, strikes and gutters. Ups and downs.” via The Dude from The Big Lebowski.
@cielorodriguez4644
@cielorodriguez4644 4 роки тому
The best answer: " Fully blessed" 👏🙏😌
@sophiesmith5922
@sophiesmith5922 2 роки тому
in victory.
@raulgomez969
@raulgomez969 3 роки тому
Super useful video! Thank you so much!
@martinXY
@martinXY 2 роки тому
"Can't complain - no-one listens." "Is it Tuesday? It feels like a Tuesday."
@stephens2r338
@stephens2r338 4 роки тому
I like to use, " I'm not doing three bad" which is one better than not too bad...
@skyeranger5873
@skyeranger5873 4 роки тому
Stephen S2R ooooo i like this one
@ipsygypsy16
@ipsygypsy16 4 роки тому
Look them straight in the eye and say "You Reaaalllyyyy want to know, don't you?" There's intrigue, & there's terror.
@josephasauli9193
@josephasauli9193 Рік тому
I always have the problem with internet network. But I like to try to listen to your lesson when i can.
@laurenceking8045
@laurenceking8045 2 роки тому
There is a Christian one... More blessed than I deserve.
@lizabethmw2344
@lizabethmw2344 2 роки тому
How r u..... Am blessed n highly favour Or 50/50 which has me thinking....
@laurenceking8045
@laurenceking8045 2 роки тому
The 2 people who don't like this aren't Christian and need Jesus!
@deepikachandra7857
@deepikachandra7857 4 роки тому
Friend: how are you? Me: I’m TRYING to survive quarantine
@jamestaylor5417
@jamestaylor5417 4 роки тому
As an Irish person it’s: “Ah sure you know yourself”.
@user-fm7gu2vc6i
@user-fm7gu2vc6i 4 роки тому
Hahaha tell Mary I said hi to the kids
@TH-ys9ux
@TH-ys9ux 4 роки тому
“Leaving cert still happening” hahahah
@Mark-mp7eq
@Mark-mp7eq 4 роки тому
Ara I'm grand
@ilqar887
@ilqar887 4 роки тому
Aran can u speak Irish(Gaelic)?
@Mark-mp7eq
@Mark-mp7eq 4 роки тому
scouse nofeyzulla Yep
@schmetey73
@schmetey73 2 роки тому
One I’ve learned in recent years is “better than some, not as good as others.” I am quite fond of it myself.
@julietaruya3667
@julietaruya3667 3 роки тому
Thank you for great lesson!
@SenanMurray
@SenanMurray 4 роки тому
Favourite at work: Someone: "How are you?" Me: "Still breathing!" In my head, I'm pretending to be barely keeping together to discourage them from making it any worse. S'metimes, conversation is like warfare, ye know!
@djoseph5072
@djoseph5072 4 роки тому
Got a work colleague who said this, "Oh, same as ever,(pause) never better" I was really impressed. She asked me how I was. I said "same as ever, never worse".
@solokeyy
@solokeyy 4 місяці тому
“I’m great, but I’m biased” is going to be my new go to response. Love this.
@shanpatrickbaker988
@shanpatrickbaker988 2 роки тому
Everything can be said in "a certain way" including 'can't complain'. I can say hello with a happy tone or with an angry tone. So, your example applies to nearly every single thing you said. I can ask any question with the same word and convey several different feelings. I am curious as to why you believe can't complain is unique.
@sacremoon4465
@sacremoon4465 3 роки тому
When I'm down but still wanna be sarcastic I say "Depressed, stressed but well dressed"
@TheMinarus
@TheMinarus 4 роки тому
"I can speak English why am I here?" *Sees Lucy and hears her accent* "Ah okay now I remember :)"
@TearingDownIdols
@TearingDownIdols 4 роки тому
This. Yes. British accents generally don't do much for me but this one is like ASMR.
@antonnym214
@antonnym214 5 місяців тому
I grew up in Georgia, USA. We sometimes say things like "I'm finer than a frog's hair." or "If I were any better I'd be twins." The latter is funny to me, because I AM a twin. If I'm so-so, I might say, "fair to partly cloudy." or "Fair to midlin'." If I'm physically ill, I might say "I'm sicker than a dog; I know, because I have a dog, and she's doing pretty well." OR if I'm VERY sick, "I'd have to get better to die."
@catyronwode
@catyronwode 4 місяці тому
I know and love all of those rural American phrases. My favourite of the ones you cited is "If I were any better I'd be twins" -- it really cracks me up. Another one i have always enjoyed is "Partly cloudy with a chance of rain." One old farmer i knew said, totally deadpan, "I'll feel better after you buy me a beer."
@sparkle_girl4884
@sparkle_girl4884 2 роки тому
This is helpful thanks Lucy I well use these words
@Username-dr6ru
@Username-dr6ru 4 роки тому
'Decently decent on this decent day, with a decent amount of decency to make it ever so slightly more decent'
@jcey975
@jcey975 3 роки тому
That was pretty decent.
@samayahone3497
@samayahone3497 3 роки тому
Lmaooo
@fl0werz922
@fl0werz922 2 роки тому
decent
@joueurs4065
@joueurs4065 3 роки тому
Examiner:How are you? Me:I'm alright now,but there's still time for everything to go horribly wrong.
@johnnyc.5979
@johnnyc.5979 8 місяців тому
I love Lucy Probably and most likely not the first time you've heard this. It sounded good in my brain.
@Elegance33Refine
@Elegance33Refine 2 роки тому
♥️🦋🌸♥️🌸 Yesterday at work a gorgeous nurse came... My God her energy was so amazing! What a difference of class vs. Low self-esteem peers seriously we all need help, including myself! to improve, it’s really sad how people stay behind! I was an 👩🏽‍🏫 educator, you see leaders you want to be like them, you see trash ( Example children ) they will start acting as you act! and the chain goes on.. Thankyou for this video💕♥️🌸🌸
@GraceSevilla
@GraceSevilla 4 роки тому
I used your video about the different ways to say "how are you," in one of my modules (short simple conversations) and I'm glad to see this video on the responses to how are you. Thanks, Lucy xx
@ljhardoby
@ljhardoby 3 роки тому
I had a coworker who always answered, "Just short of wonderful!" Really sweet, upbeat guy he was.
@yassi_9724
@yassi_9724 3 роки тому
Noted 😂
@lilyhuang7238
@lilyhuang7238 2 роки тому
you meant sort of, correct?
@ljhardoby
@ljhardoby 2 роки тому
@@lilyhuang7238 "Just short of," meaning almost. 😉
@jfan4reva
@jfan4reva 2 роки тому
There was an older guy at work (since retired) who would always answer "GREAT!" with an un-nerving smile on his face. It made you curious as to what was so great, but kind of afraid to ask.
@roadie3124
@roadie3124 2 роки тому
@@jfan4reva That was probably his intention 😁 My "absolutely fantastic" with a huge smile and an excited manner like an American motivational speaker freaks a few people out. I'm a very naughty boy 😉
@cesarvalles8847
@cesarvalles8847 2 роки тому
What a beautiful English teacher 💙
@beaujamo
@beaujamo 8 місяців тому
Lucy, could you also please make one video for “saying bye in a meeting or end of meeting bye”. Thank you
@Non_Consistent_Potato
@Non_Consistent_Potato 4 роки тому
"How are you? " "If I had a tail, I would wag it" That's my favourite
@yong9613
@yong9613 2 роки тому
If I were a chauvinistic pig, I'd say oink.
@lucacaramani8833
@lucacaramani8833 4 роки тому
1960: We will have flying cars in the future. 2019: How to respond to how are you.
@maryhoss
@maryhoss 4 роки тому
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@faran.factor
@faran.factor 4 роки тому
Savage😂
@rainhamz
@rainhamz 3 роки тому
😂😂😂😂😂 this comment made me choke
@MsFishfish1
@MsFishfish1 2 роки тому
Fairly mesmerising this young lady.
@reubenkamtukule1741
@reubenkamtukule1741 10 місяців тому
😂I'm falling in love with your channel everytime I watch a new episode
@angrytedtalks
@angrytedtalks 4 роки тому
"How are you?" "All the better for being asked, thank you."
@chamodmadhumal2332
@chamodmadhumal2332 2 роки тому
Hi
@poppyz6816
@poppyz6816 4 роки тому
“Better than I deserve”
@FMCariappa
@FMCariappa 4 роки тому
I love this one.
@patricialorenasalazarflore3920
@patricialorenasalazarflore3920 2 роки тому
Hello! It's the first time I listen to you and I just say: EXCELLENT teacher! Greetings from SOUTH AMERICA (Perú)
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