• informal ways to say 'how are you?' how are you doing? how have you been? what's going on? what's new (with you)? what's up? what are you up to? how are things going? how are you feeling? how's it going? how is everything? how's things? how's life? how's your day been/going? are you alright? • formal ways to say 'how are you?' how do you do? are you well? how do you fare? how are things coming along? how's everything coming together? how's your health? • funny ways to say 'how are you?' howdy? how's it hanging? how's tricks? what's sizzling?
It was just the start of the video and as usual I was scrolling down through the comments and I read your comment. And I didn't watch the video anymore cause I already knew what was Lucy gonna tell in the video.......So, Thank u so much😘
I’m a Native American-English speaker and I ove these. We get in such a rut and start to just automatically have things fly out of our mouths without thinking. I found your videos today and I love how it breaks down that automatic response to give a more thoughtfully worded conversation.
I have been using number 13 for 20 years with all my students. It blends professional, personal and private aspects of life. "How's life?" Is great for establishing further communication. Great videos!!!
As a physician in a small town, I learned to say “Good to see you!” Otherwise I ended up hearing about kidney stones and ear infections at the grocery store.
People are stunned when I actually answer the question of “How are you?” Well, I actually have a booming headache right now. Or: I just came from the gym and I am full of energy! I can see that they are stunned that I actually answered the question and that I answered honestly. If you don’t want an answer to the question, don’t ask the question.
Quite true. I'm a Kenyan teacher, recently retired after teaching English language in a primary school for about 30yrs. We hear, speak, read and finally write. I enjoy your lessons quite a bit.
I like that you recognize the person you are speaking to. I try to do that every day I care for my patients. It's respectful, but more importantly, the 51% of my 23&Me report that told me my ancestors are from greater London, and my being a puritanical Yankee, it seems to resonate with me. Keep calm and Carry on! Love your videos.
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Stumbled upon your video and decided to give it a listen. And was absolutely floored when you talked about the reading/listening process with an audio book and the written counterpart. I’ve been doing this for years. And when shared people think I am crazy. But I retained more info as well as growing my vocabulary. So glad to know that you recommended this process!!
I think the best phrase to say and saying it with meaning is "Hey, good to see you!" followed up by a memory of the last time you hanging out, followed then by a short summary of what you're doing there in the first place. For me, this always works because it puts the acquaintance at ease that you're just there doing your thing and that you acknowledge their presence, especially if it's at a social event with dozens or hundreds of other people.
Sitting here at the other end of Europe, listening to this beatuiful voice. Sometimes words goes trought my ears, sometimes not. Thank you for bettering my engliish.
Greetings have changed umpteen times over the history of the language. There's a constant tension between ritual and style, convention and novelty, formality and casualness. Back when How d'you do? was the de facto standard, How are you? was a fresher, more youthful variant. But the wheel keeps on turning... what was new is now old. Imho, for new learners of English, almost any functional greeting will do (we'll make allowances for a foreigner whose choice of phrase doesn't quite suit the occasion). Once they're more fluent, they can start to distinguish which greeting feels right in the context of different social situations.
@@unattractiveraven8579 Cute! How many people attempt a foreign language (for instance), but feel crushed every time they make a mistake, or misunderstand something. In fact, we all put too much effort into maintaining our self-image as someone who's competent and capable, at all times. Learning depends on us loosening up that perfectionist self-image.
So much of this depends on how you ask. There is no way to avoid appearing dismissive when you ask dismissively. However, my favorite is specific to type of day. So, 'how is your evening?' or 'how is your morning going?'
Here are my notes : •How are u doing? I'm doing good ❌ I'm doin well / i'm good✅ •how have u been? I've been great I've not been so good •what's going on? Nth much / not much •what's new / what's new w u •what's up? •what are u up to? •how are things going? •how's it going? It' doing great / everything is good •how's everything? •how's life? •how's ur day been / how's ur day going? V FRIENDLY: •how's it hanging?
I've watched your "YOU'RE WELCOME" video. First, I want to know why I should not say "YOU"RE WELCOME. While watching you, I forgot my reason why I want to watch your video. 😁😂😂😂 Because you are very funny and so lovely to watch. 😍😍😍 you are so unique, sincere and beautiful. Thank you so much for this.
I now understand why we had reading groups in elementary school! Thank you Lucy for explaining why reading and hearing a word at the same time is so important!
Fun fact! There's actually a direct link in the brain between reading and speaking! The more you read, the better you speak. But, for some reason, not the other way around. I learned that in my Cognitive Processes class in college. Pretty neat, huh? Reading also especially improves verbal acuity, which is your ability to say exactly what you mean. And that is a really important skill which is the number one predictor of future success across every subject. So, actually reading in your target language WILL benefit your speaking skills. Just don't use it as your only form of speaking practice, because your mouth still needs the practice too. :)
Lucie, At least half the world has no idea how to answer "How do you do?" I just adore you. Continue teaching! "I do well thank you, and how do YOU do???"
There is no answer to "How do you do?" except to respond with "How do you do?" It's another way of saying "Pleased to meet you." I disagree with Lucy on this one.
I love your advice about reading and listening together. I am an American, who writes fictional HR novels in England's 17th and 18th centuries. I read only British historical novelists, whilst listening to the book on audible. It has genuinely helped me to think in British English. When I read anything, I interpret it with a British accent, it is lovely. I still sound like a Southern Texas American hick. Alas, I have really tried for years to lose it, really, I have. But it appears there is something seriously wrong with my brain-to-ear connection. I have only recently found your channel, but I believe it has already helped a little.
A common greeting from the 1970s was, "what's happening?" It was okay when coming from acquaintances, but felt intrusive when approached by strangers with a "What's happening?". Thank goodness it fell out of favor decades ago.
..and around where I lived it morphed into 'what the haps' - only cool people can say that... ' it can be modernized for these days with 'what's happening, yo'
"How are you?" that's exactly what it is and it's fine. If you say it to someone you are friends with they will give an answer... If you say to someone you are only a acquaintance with they will simply acknowledge your polite gesture. It is perfectly fine to use. And you're examples are no different than, "How are you?"
"How are you?" is a phrase that suggests you care to hear about the recipient of the greeting. But most people do not want to share their private lives with acquittances. Peers should not ask this question as a greeting to avoid putting others in a position where they lie by saying that they are fine when they have a real issue they want to keep to their self. However, where job performance is at stake, a boss or manager is opening the door for a serious conversation, IF NECESSARY.... Otherwise, any personal concern is pretentious.
Hola, si no tienes confianza con esa persona, puedes mentir y decir que bien, que le importa como me encuentro, pero si es un amigo, un familiar, entonces si puedes decir la verdad. Yo al menos eso es lo que hago.
No you dont have to lie. Just say ,not too good not bad I feel shit ,I'm ok didnt sleep a wink last night,I feel terrible, could be better . It's not hard is it dont make life complicated.If I ever meet the lady who made this video I would say how are you just to piss her off.
I am still learning English and I wonder, can you explain the difference or whether consistency of grammar is needed here? At the beginning it is explained about not saying "I am doing good"; instead, we'd better say "I am doing well" or "I am good". But what about the question in the formal one when you ask "Are you well?" instead of "Are you good?" So is it okay for me to say "I am well" in the casual one too? And one more, what about "How's things?" (using 'is' for plural ''things"? Your answer is "Things are good/great." So, can we also ask "How are things?" or that's weird?
This is helping me with some of my writing. Most times my writings between the characters speaking is boring and kind of repetitive. Thanks this helps to spice it up.
Good day. I enjoy watching your content as a native speaker of English - a realm which has taught me to recognize the value of maintaining the mindset of a beginner. Thanks for doing what you do! ☺️
I love your pronunciation, easy to understand for an African from a British colonised country....the American English is a bit rough to understand... thanks teacher Lucy.
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“How do you fare” I find this one very amusing, didn’t expect it, I’ve never heard it before, well maybe because I’m not an English native speaker, but I so want to give it a try, for fun, here in Australia, to see if people actually understand it and how they will react, LOL.
Thank you. I do use several of these. And yes I am one of those who says " Have a good day". I sometimes say "Great day". I don't mean to sound trite. I really do wish people a Good, Great, or Nice day. But I guess we say it a lot. Thanks for the video.🌹
@@nice2behere808 I know right, I am an English learner. Or english as a second language so she is telling me to do not say what they teach me in school. No way I'll fallow het
“How are you?” can come across very differently depending on your sense stress. It comes across a bit meaningless if the words are sort of rolled together the way you did at the beginning; the tone of voice seems to indicate that you’re disinterested in the answer. However, if you put the stress on the second word and you don’t slur your words, it comes across as enthusiastic and engaged-“How ARE you?” And, of course, you can emphasize the last word-“How are _you?”_ after having been asked that by someone else. Pitch, pace, and power can change the sentiment a great deal.
I think this is mostly bunk, someone has way too much time on their hands. There is nothing wrong with “how are you?”. It expresses interest in the persons well being.
Lucy!"I'm WELL, thank you." (Are you saying that is not the correct English?)"I'm good" sounds VILE, even though everyone seems to say it nowadays.Bring back beautiful English!Martin (born Bournemouth 1957)
Food is "good". People are 'right. In Australia "alright" is simply shortened to "right". So when you say "I'm right mate" or "he's right mate", contextually you're saying "I'm(he's) doing alright"
I totally agree with Martin. In actual fact, "I'm good" is not all all popular in Britain. Most people I know, including youngsters, react to it with anything from mild dislike to strong loathing. It seems to have arrived from the **@@ Friends (a widely touted American comedy show, for those who don't know). Fundamentally, this is about impoverishment of the language. People welcome new usage that enriches the language and dislike usage that weakens and bluntens it. A similar arrival that is disliked intensely over here and being resisted is xxx "hey" as a greeting, as in "hey guys..." For many people here, this feels downright rude, the more so because "hey!" already has a meaning here (an exclamation of startlement or annoyance) and people generally hate it when their language gets impoverished.
Thank you, Lucy. Very useful and helpful. Your comments on the nuances of each of those phrases make it even more informative. You are a brilliant teacher.
It is the same feeling I have with "what's up?", literally it is the equivalent of "what is going on?", I don't understand when and how this became a salutation. I stick to "hi" and "hello".
I do not generally liked to be asked "how am I? so my usual response is "well, I am not dead yet!" I understand it is used as a greeting, as if "Hello, how are you?" and in most cases the person does not generally care to know about your cancer, your wrecked love life, your horrific boss, etc etc!? LOL I do however, say "How are you?", but when I do say it, I generally say it to close friends and DO ACTUALLY want to know how they are, how they have been since we last spoke.
Love your response, I might steal it 🤣🤣 I have been tempted, at times, to say ‘well actually, I’m so glad you asked …..’ and watch their expression change !
As an American, I can assure you that no one says "Howdy!" any longer...lol! Very commonly we'll ask "What's new?". I really enjoy these videos. Thank you!
Alternatives for HOW ARE YOU CASUAL How are you doing? How have you been? What’s going on? What’s new? What’s new with you? What’s up? What are you up to? What have you been up to? How are things going? How’s life? How’s life going? How are you feeling? How’s it going? How’s everything ? How’s things? How’s your day been? How’s your day going? Alright? Are you alright? FORMAL How do you do? Are you well? How do you fare? How are you faring? How are things coming along? How are you getting along? How’s everything coming together ? How’s your health? Hello, I hope you’re well? I trust you’re well? Funny Howdy? How’s it hanging ? How’s tricks ? What’s sizzling ?
Interesting. My default responses to any such questions are: "What's it to do with you?", "What do you care?", "What are you after?", or if I'm in a good mood, "Who are you again?".
A caution about “How’s it hangin’?” I have always heard that it refers to a part of the male anatomy, and the expected reply is usually “On the left.”, “On the right.”, or something else potentially more graphic. So I recommend not using this phrase, unless in somewhat rauncy company and you want to indulge in the raunch.
Lucy, here are few from Ireland that you might enjoy: 1. How's she cuttin'? ( a rural expression which may have more to do with how the harvest is coming along than it does about your health) 2. What's the story? (a Dublin expression) 3. Hey! (this one is American I think but is rapidly increasing in use over here) 4. Good! (this one comes from Co.Cork I believe and is a greeting given from a distance with a hand raised in salute; say from the other side of the road, without stopping to chat. It is often said in a slightly inquiring tone and may be a shortened "Are you good"?) 5. There ye are! (as if you needed to know where you are) 6. Good man! 7. Another one that I have always found rather funny is the response to the common or garden "How are you"? It is "Shook enough"! which presumably infers that the person is not feeling the best. This response is usually given by someone of the older generation. I have only ever heard this one in rural areas. 8. How are you keeping? 9. Any craic? (which means "Are you having any fun"?
I’m confident to learn more from you miss 🤴Lucy, God will retain you for entire plethora of world to learn from you it’s not easy to know non-native language but you’re making it much easier for us beautiful queen 👸.
Thank you Abelardo. Nice to learn that people further down the list and back in time (in terms of posts/date) are still kept informed. A word to all of you in this 'community' I love this forum and Lucy's commit/ment (even though it seems to be carrying a commercial interest - Audible announcement). My presence here is to enjoy and learn, plus offer any complementary point of view or experience = knowledge. By the way, I am British .... just to be clear on what version of the English language is native to me.... British English is supposed to represent the English language as it is used in the U.K : in England, Scotland Wales, Ireland. We should be aware though that each member country of the U.K has its own idioms, expressions, and language-grammar variants. Each member country can be broken down into regional English language usage. Getting a bit complicated right ???? But that's how it is. No worries, if you're not living in the U.K or corresponding with people resident in the U.K from abroad, you don't have to worry about such details. Just use the English language as best you know and be happy when people understand you rapidly. Cheers ( a very English sign off meaning = All the Best to You)
In South Africa we say "howsit" #howsit is actually spelled and said as if it's one word. Our national tourism agency uses this greeting and hashtag to promote our country as a tourist destination 😊
I often try to come up with a funny or clever response to being asked how I am. One of my favorites is "I'm not sure I want to know how I'm doing." or "I haven't figured that out yet."
My favorite is “how are you doing today?” It lets me express my interest in a current way. I often say this to people who are ringing up my groceries, or helping me in some other way. I want them to know I care about them. It can be said cheerfully, with concern, or any number of other ways. Usually I put the emphasis on the word “doing”, because emphasizing “you” seems too direct, unless I want them to know my focus is squarely on them. It never fails to captivate and disarm the person. It’s usually followed by a look that suggests I just pulled them from their automation and anonymity, right into the situation. Then they become animated and refreshed.
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Yeah, I am from East Africa, particularly uganda. I agree with you that the best way to know English is to read it, write it, and listen to how to speak it.
Hello, we were talking at home how to say good day in english or Hi or Hello just diferent forms. I wonder if you could make video about that. Thank you very much 😊
i hate when people ask me how im doing because 1) i am almost always overwhelmed by negative emotions that people can't relate to or 2) im doing things people can't relate to. i know there are people out there who can, but those people are not the people chatting me up.
Hey Lucy, how are you? 😄 Sorry, but I couldn't help it. I always find your videos interesting, because you tell me what I learned wrongly in English class in Germany (ages ago). I think it's nice that you make your lessons a lot of fun. Greetings from Germany.
Honestly, I had no idea there were so many ways to say "How are you?". Thank you so much. I liked your video and your jokes 😁. ¡Saludos desde Colombia! 🇨🇴
This video Is like A breath of fresh air. I like the idea of reading and listening in tandem. It's good to hear and see 👀 quality content. Thank you, Keep up the good work 🙂
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• informal ways to say 'how are you?'
how are you doing?
how have you been?
what's going on?
what's new (with you)?
what's up?
what are you up to?
how are things going?
how are you feeling?
how's it going?
how is everything?
how's things?
how's life?
how's your day been/going?
are you alright?
• formal ways to say 'how are you?'
how do you do?
are you well?
how do you fare?
how are things coming along?
how's everything coming together?
how's your health?
• funny ways to say 'how are you?'
howdy?
how's it hanging?
how's tricks?
what's sizzling?
Superb baby
What's happening?
Alright mate?
Write the funny form too
howdy my turkish friend?
It was just the start of the video and as usual I was scrolling down through the comments and I read your comment. And I didn't watch the video anymore cause I already knew what was Lucy gonna tell in the video.......So,
Thank u so much😘
I’m a Native American-English speaker and I ove these. We get in such a rut and start to just automatically have things fly out of our mouths without thinking. I found your videos today and I love how it breaks down that automatic response to give a more thoughtfully worded conversation.
I am a native English speaker, but I still love to watch these videos! They make me think about my own personal use of the language. Love it!
Hello
What’s the crack?
Wow, nice.
Hello John, can we start talk
@@shukriahassan3147 can we talk?
It is nice to be taught English in the language of English because where I'm from we get taught English in our native language. Thank you, Lucy.
Amen 🙏 English is the best of the world
Thank you Lucy
I have been using number 13 for 20 years with all my students. It blends professional, personal and private aspects of life. "How's life?" Is great for establishing further communication. Great videos!!!
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@@godsblessings953
I love you babie
"How's life?" I always reply "Short"
@@Kankae23 Life's a b***, and then you die!
As a physician in a small town, I learned to say “Good to see you!” Otherwise I ended up hearing about kidney stones and ear infections at the grocery store.
I do NOT blame you!
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Great!!😉😁
So true! That's why I usually use the greeting " Hello...It's so nice to see you".... I was a nurse for 30 years so I learned my lesson too!
People are stunned when I actually answer the question of “How are you?” Well, I actually have a booming headache right now. Or: I just came from the gym and I am full of energy!
I can see that they are stunned that I actually answered the question and that I answered honestly.
If you don’t want an answer to the question, don’t ask the question.
Hahaha ur right!
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They don't want your life story. Just a simple, "Good. And You?"
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Yes the question shows disinterest or a lack of imagination I say "good to see you" (again)
Quite true. I'm a Kenyan teacher, recently retired after teaching English language in a primary school for about 30yrs. We hear, speak, read and finally write. I enjoy your lessons quite a bit.
You are an extremely-powerful trainer-and-connoisseur of spoken English. You rank, easily, among the world's top-five trainers!
Wtf…
I like that you recognize the person you are speaking to. I try to do that every day I care for my patients. It's respectful, but more importantly, the 51% of my 23&Me report that told me my ancestors are from greater London, and my being a puritanical Yankee, it seems to resonate with me. Keep calm and Carry on! Love your videos.
I’ve enjoyed listening to you with your beautiful face😍
'How are you?' is SO OVERUSED! Here are 24 advanced ways to ask 'how are you?' in both casual and formal situations! 📝 *GET THE FREE AUDIOBOOK* _here_ 👉🏼 bit.ly/1FreeAudioBook 📊 *FIND OUT YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL!* _Take my level test here_ 👉🏼 bit.ly/EnglishLevelTest13 👩🏼🏫 *JOIN MY ONLINE ENGLISH COURSES:* englishwithlucy.teachable.com/courses - _We have launched our B1 and B2 Complete English Programmes!_
No issue Dear teacher🥰💖
It's totally okay for me(*ˊᵕˋ* )
No worries, I barely noticed it
Oh don't be so upset .smile
Mam Is there any question form to ask, What kind of person he is ?
As-What's he like?
What's your dad like ?
Stumbled upon your video and decided to give it a listen. And was absolutely floored when you talked about the reading/listening process with an audio book and the written counterpart. I’ve been doing this for years. And when shared people think I am crazy. But I retained more info as well as growing my vocabulary. So glad to know that you recommended this process!!
I think the best phrase to say and saying it with meaning is "Hey, good to see you!" followed up by a memory of the last time you hanging out, followed then by a short summary of what you're doing there in the first place. For me, this always works because it puts the acquaintance at ease that you're just there doing your thing and that you acknowledge their presence, especially if it's at a social event with dozens or hundreds of other people.
i like that ..thanks for contributing
So true
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But what if it isn't good to see you? You're at a funeral... Hey good to see you... Yea that's a great way to greet someone...
Surly you don't do this with everyone?
Sitting here at the other end of Europe, listening to this beatuiful voice. Sometimes words goes trought my ears, sometimes not. Thank you for bettering my engliish.
Greetings have changed umpteen times over the history of the language. There's a constant tension between ritual and style, convention and novelty, formality and casualness. Back when How d'you do? was the de facto standard, How are you? was a fresher, more youthful variant. But the wheel keeps on turning... what was new is now old. Imho, for new learners of English, almost any functional greeting will do (we'll make allowances for a foreigner whose choice of phrase doesn't quite suit the occasion). Once they're more fluent, they can start to distinguish which greeting feels right in the context of different social situations.
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@@unattractiveraven8579 Cute! How many people attempt a foreign language (for instance), but feel crushed every time they make a mistake, or misunderstand something. In fact, we all put too much effort into maintaining our self-image as someone who's competent and capable, at all times. Learning depends on us loosening up that perfectionist self-image.
So much of this depends on how you ask. There is no way to avoid appearing dismissive when you ask dismissively. However, my favorite is specific to type of day. So, 'how is your evening?' or 'how is your morning going?'
Here are my notes :
•How are u doing?
I'm doing good ❌
I'm doin well / i'm good✅
•how have u been?
I've been great
I've not been so good
•what's going on?
Nth much / not much
•what's new / what's new w u
•what's up?
•what are u up to?
•how are things going?
•how's it going?
It' doing great / everything is good
•how's everything?
•how's life?
•how's ur day been / how's ur day going?
V FRIENDLY:
•how's it hanging?
Someone
What are you up to?
I solemnly swear that I am up to no good
Mine's hanging to the right
Thanks!
Thank you
@@nicgunner6805 Lmao, I'm sure your tailor would like to have that information before taking your measurements!
I've watched your "YOU'RE WELCOME" video. First, I want to know why I should not say "YOU"RE WELCOME. While watching you, I forgot my reason why I want to watch your video. 😁😂😂😂 Because you are very funny and so lovely to watch. 😍😍😍 you are so unique, sincere and beautiful. Thank you so much for this.
The best thing I have ever found on RUclips is the channel English with Lucy
That's mine
The best communication is honest and from the heart. Choose kind words that matter to you and that edifies the hearer.
I now understand why we had reading groups in elementary school! Thank you Lucy for explaining why reading and hearing a word at the same time is so important!
ha clever man, well said
It's a pity that it's difficult to have this condition in China
@Wang Ziyang
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Fun fact! There's actually a direct link in the brain between reading and speaking! The more you read, the better you speak. But, for some reason, not the other way around. I learned that in my Cognitive Processes class in college. Pretty neat, huh? Reading also especially improves verbal acuity, which is your ability to say exactly what you mean. And that is a really important skill which is the number one predictor of future success across every subject. So, actually reading in your target language WILL benefit your speaking skills. Just don't use it as your only form of speaking practice, because your mouth still needs the practice too. :)
Thank you for this comment!Honestly very beneficial!
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Lucie, At least half the world has no idea how to answer "How do you do?" I just adore you. Continue teaching! "I do well thank you, and how do YOU do???"
There is no answer to "How do you do?" except to respond with "How do you do?" It's another way of saying "Pleased to meet you." I disagree with Lucy on this one.
I love your advice about reading and listening together. I am an American, who writes fictional HR novels in England's 17th and 18th centuries. I read only British historical novelists, whilst listening to the book on audible. It has genuinely helped me to think in British English. When I read anything, I interpret it with a British accent, it is lovely. I still sound like a Southern Texas American hick. Alas, I have really tried for years to lose it, really, I have. But it appears there is something seriously wrong with my brain-to-ear connection. I have only recently found your channel, but I believe it has already helped a little.
A common greeting from the 1970s was, "what's happening?" It was okay when coming from acquaintances, but felt intrusive when approached by strangers with a "What's happening?". Thank goodness it fell out of favor decades ago.
I still use it
..and around where I lived it morphed into 'what the haps' - only cool people can say that... ' it can be modernized for these days with 'what's happening, yo'
what's happening? now?
I think a nice alternative when greeting someone you know is simply "How nice to see you".
Yes! And, "It's so good to see you!"
Most beautiful teacher I can imagine❤️
Brother she is beautiful have any problem 🤔🤔🤔
Yo do you even know if he is a guy or a girl 😂😂
But my dad makes me go to Germany 😂😂😂
SIMP
I am the 100 like yay
Merci!
"How are you?" that's exactly what it is and it's fine. If you say it to someone you are friends with they will give an answer... If you say to someone you are only a acquaintance with they will simply acknowledge your polite gesture. It is perfectly fine to use. And you're examples are no different than, "How are you?"
EXACTLY nothing but pretentious language police. Pass.
I just started to lern English with Lucy wish me good luck guys .
G.L.
G.L. = get lost
Normal people: How are you?
My friends, whom I didn't talk for days, months and years: Oh? You're still alive?
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@@jpk1893 I can relate as an introvert
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😂😂😂😆 Totaly true! 😂😂😂
i,m weak english please improve me
I'm a Brazilian man. I didn't know this channel. And I have learned a lot. Thanks a million.
"How are you?" is a phrase that suggests you care to hear about the recipient of the greeting. But most people do not want to share their private lives with acquittances. Peers should not ask this question as a greeting to avoid putting others in a position where they lie by saying that they are fine when they have a real issue they want to keep to their self. However, where job performance is at stake, a boss or manager is opening the door for a serious conversation, IF NECESSARY.... Otherwise, any personal concern is pretentious.
I don’t like “How are you?” Because I have to lie and say, “Fine, thank you.”
Hola, si no tienes confianza con esa persona, puedes mentir y decir que bien, que le importa como me encuentro, pero si es un amigo, un familiar, entonces si puedes decir la verdad. Yo al menos eso es lo que hago.
carmelo rodriguez I am sure that this is a helpful reply, unfortunately, I do not understand it.
No you dont have to lie.
Just say ,not too good
not bad I feel shit ,I'm ok
didnt sleep a wink last
night,I feel terrible,
could be better .
It's not hard is it dont make life complicated.If I ever meet the lady who
made this video I would
say how are you just to piss her off.
Or you can use the most annoying way to reply
Not tooooo bad!
relatable😭
I am still learning English and I wonder, can you explain the difference or whether consistency of grammar is needed here? At the beginning it is explained about not saying "I am doing good"; instead, we'd better say "I am doing well" or "I am good". But what about the question in the formal one when you ask "Are you well?" instead of "Are you good?" So is it okay for me to say "I am well" in the casual one too? And one more, what about "How's things?" (using 'is' for plural ''things"? Your answer is "Things are good/great." So, can we also ask "How are things?" or that's weird?
Having said that, you will often hear native speakers saying, "I'm doing good", meaning "I'm doing well".
I really like to see Lucy's performance. Lucy is also good looking. The way she talks and pronuns every single word is really nice. Good luck Lucy!🎉
This is helping me with some of my writing. Most times my writings between the characters speaking is boring and kind of repetitive. Thanks this helps to spice it up.
Good day. I enjoy watching your content as a native speaker of English - a realm which has taught me to recognize the value of maintaining the mindset of a beginner. Thanks for doing what you do! ☺️
Just answer the question. Lol
English is not my mother tongue，however，I have made much progress with these videos
"How you doin'?" -- Joey Tribbiani
I was looking for this comment.. 😂
@@kishori5067 same 😂
No, no, no... it's all in the emphasis.
"Hey, how YOU doin'?"
You are the man
@@_WillCAD_ Damn it Carl, go wait in the hall😅😅
I love your pronunciation, easy to understand for an African from a British colonised country....the American English is a bit rough to understand... thanks teacher Lucy.
SHE IS QUITE SIMPLY.... STUNNING AND BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL.
Okay
Can u send tebook
You kept looking at her all the way in the video and did not listen to her! am I right?
you summed it up properly
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The expression on your face when saying how are you is BRILLIANT. Love it 😀 😍
Hello my name is Anthony Patrick Antonio hey
What I love about your approach is the suggested situations and answers to the current phrase/question, it's amazing. Thank you!
Dear Lucy, at 5:07, what is the reason that you found it necessary to create a new word: “familiarality”?
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English is not a phonetic language ..can u explain this please I m not gettong this point
If I have so beautiful English teacher in my class, I won’t failed my English subject!
“How do you fare” I find this one very amusing, didn’t expect it, I’ve never heard it before, well maybe because I’m not an English native speaker, but I so want to give it a try, for fun, here in Australia, to see if people actually understand it and how they will react, LOL.
Thank you. I do use several of these. And yes I am one of those who says " Have a good day". I sometimes say "Great day".
I don't mean to sound trite. I really do wish people a Good, Great, or Nice day. But I guess we say it a lot. Thanks for the video.🌹
I love the dancing in the end and the music. Thanks for your clear pronunciation, so helpful.
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you're so loving
I have been saying these thing for 83 years, I am not about to change now
@@nice2behere808 That's not ok. She's going to confuse a lot of foreigners.
@@nice2behere808 I know right, I am an English learner. Or english as a second language so she is telling me to do not say what they teach me in school. No way I'll fallow het
“How are you?” can come across very differently depending on your sense stress. It comes across a bit meaningless if the words are sort of rolled together the way you did at the beginning; the tone of voice seems to indicate that you’re disinterested in the answer. However, if you put the stress on the second word and you don’t slur your words, it comes across as enthusiastic and engaged-“How ARE you?” And, of course, you can emphasize the last word-“How are _you?”_ after having been asked that by someone else. Pitch, pace, and power can change the sentiment a great deal.
I was skeptical at first until I decided to try and now am glad i did, It’s huge returns is awesome! I can’t say much. thanks mrs michelle howard.
There's only one answer to "How are you up to?"
"I solemnly swear that i am up to no good."
Exactly what I was thinking 😂😂😂 #potterheads 🙌
Yes definitely
How are you up to? Makes no sense what ever in the English language.
I think this is mostly bunk, someone has way too much time on their hands. There is nothing wrong with “how are you?”. It expresses interest in the persons well being.
Boy, did you miss the point.
Lucy: do NOT say how are u
Audience: so what should we use ?
Lucy: how are you doing
Me: OMG! What a big diffence
NGL this killed me 😂😂😂
Nickine bayıldım
Joey tribbiani alert 😂
You are funny 😀
😂😂
Lucy!"I'm WELL, thank you." (Are you saying that is not the correct English?)"I'm good" sounds VILE, even though everyone seems to say it nowadays.Bring back beautiful English!Martin (born Bournemouth 1957)
Food is "good". People are 'right. In Australia "alright" is simply shortened to "right". So when you say "I'm right mate" or "he's right mate", contextually you're saying "I'm(he's) doing alright"
I totally agree with Martin. In actual fact, "I'm good" is not all all popular in Britain. Most people I know, including youngsters, react to it with anything from mild dislike to strong loathing. It seems to have arrived from the **@@ Friends (a widely touted American comedy show, for those who don't know).
Fundamentally, this is about impoverishment of the language. People welcome new usage that enriches the language and dislike usage that weakens and bluntens it.
A similar arrival that is disliked intensely over here and being resisted is xxx "hey" as a greeting, as in "hey guys..." For many people here, this feels downright rude, the more so because "hey!" already has a meaning here (an exclamation of startlement or annoyance) and people generally hate it when their language gets impoverished.
Hi Lucy, in "casual" part you jumped from number 8 to 10, where is 9 ? & can you please teach stylish English for "I love you", if any ?
I like saying “how is your day going so far?“ Sometimes people had a hard day and just being able to talk about it makes their day a bit brighter. 😺
Heard it a lot over the phone!
So nosy. Perhaps you should mind your own business.
i would broadcast Lucy's courses in hospitals for the the Covid patients to get well soon. she is such a sight for sore eyes.
Thank you, Lucy. Very useful and helpful. Your comments on the nuances of each of those phrases make it even more informative. You are a brilliant teacher.
Nice one , actually I’m really depressed right now, lost a coworker. very devastating ,Needed someone to talk to
Yes I learned a new thing from her today
NEW ONTCED ? :) very.. words matter !
Imp or tant
She's brilliant and she's beautiful.❤
It is the same feeling I have with "what's up?", literally it is the equivalent of "what is going on?", I don't understand when and how this became a salutation. I stick to "hi" and "hello".
I do not generally liked to be asked "how am I? so my usual response is "well, I am not dead yet!" I understand it is used as a greeting, as if "Hello, how are you?" and in most cases the person does not generally care to know about your cancer, your wrecked love life, your horrific boss, etc etc!? LOL I do however, say "How are you?", but when I do say it, I generally say it to close friends and DO ACTUALLY want to know how they are, how they have been since we last spoke.
Love your response, I might steal it 🤣🤣 I have been tempted, at times, to say ‘well actually, I’m so glad you asked …..’ and watch their expression change !
As an American, I can assure you that no one says "Howdy!" any longer...lol! Very commonly we'll ask "What's new?". I really enjoy these videos. Thank you!
I say howdy. But it’s clearly said for fun and not in very serious situations.
I say howdy seriously with pride.
Sure we do, it just depends where you're at. Funnily enough we got it from the Brits, it being a shortened/corrupted rendering of "How do ye?"
The examples you presented are specific, some very personal, and cannot replace "How are you?"
Well, how about "How do you do?" ...
(I’m a “grandma “ and just had to say) I love your little dance at the end; youre so cute! You remind me of my daughter.❤
Alternatives for HOW ARE YOU
CASUAL
How are you doing?
How have you been?
What’s going on?
What’s new?
What’s new with you?
What’s up?
What are you up to?
What have you been up to?
How are things going?
How’s life?
How’s life going?
How are you feeling?
How’s it going?
How’s everything ?
How’s things?
How’s your day been?
How’s your day going?
Alright?
Are you alright?
FORMAL
How do you do?
Are you well?
How do you fare?
How are you faring?
How are things coming along?
How are you getting along?
How’s everything coming together ?
How’s your health?
Hello, I hope you’re well?
I trust you’re well?
Funny
Howdy?
How’s it hanging ?
How’s tricks ?
What’s sizzling ?
Thanks a lot!
We do not use formal and informal like German, just more polite.
thanks
Interesting. My default responses to any such questions are: "What's it to do with you?", "What do you care?", "What are you after?", or if I'm in a good mood, "Who are you again?".
I'm in love of your voice and your British accent
What about numeracy?
A caution about “How’s it hangin’?”
I have always heard that it refers to a part of the male anatomy, and the expected reply is usually “On the left.”, “On the right.”, or something else potentially more graphic.
So I recommend not using this phrase, unless in somewhat rauncy company and you want to indulge in the raunch.
Glad you daid this. I find it tasteless and quite unacceptable. I have not and never will use it.
Lucy, here are few from Ireland that you might enjoy: 1. How's she cuttin'? ( a rural expression which may have more to do with how the harvest is coming along than it does about your health) 2. What's the story? (a Dublin expression) 3. Hey! (this one is American I think but is rapidly increasing in use over here) 4. Good! (this one comes from Co.Cork I believe and is a greeting given from a distance with a hand raised in salute; say from the other side of the road, without stopping to chat. It is often said in a slightly inquiring tone and may be a shortened "Are you good"?) 5. There ye are! (as if you needed to know where you are) 6. Good man! 7. Another one that I have always found rather funny is the response to the common or garden "How are you"? It is "Shook enough"! which presumably infers that the person is not feeling the best. This response is usually given by someone of the older generation. I have only ever heard this one in rural areas. 8. How are you keeping? 9. Any craic? (which means "Are you having any fun"?
The evolution of "what is up":
1.what is up
2.what's up
3.whad up
4.whatup
5.wassup
6.sup
Modern people. ..to lazy ...😏😏
Also whadup 😂
Next one up, and p
Last one: yeerrr.
Howdy, G'day
"Are you well?" Love it. Glad to have found your RUclips. I love all the lessons
Me too find it super helpful
I’m confident to learn more from you miss 🤴Lucy, God will retain you for entire plethora of world to learn from you it’s not easy to know non-native language but you’re making it much easier for us beautiful queen 👸.
It is one of most beautiful teachers I saw.
Lucy, I find you so funny 😁. Such a good teacher.
Nice one ,actually I’m really depressed right now, lost a coworker. very devastating , Needed someone to talk to
wonderful - it's so nice to hear your English and joy while learning - I'll hope to improve my English pronounciation with your help ❤
I like the reactions I get when I greet people with: Greetings and felicitations. So much fun
Thank you Abelardo. Nice to learn that people further down the list and back in time (in terms of posts/date) are still kept informed. A word to all of you in this 'community' I love this forum and Lucy's commit/ment (even though it seems to be carrying a commercial interest - Audible announcement). My presence here is to enjoy and learn, plus offer any complementary point of view or experience = knowledge. By the way, I am British .... just to be clear on what version of the English language is native to me.... British English is supposed to represent the English language as it is used in the U.K : in England, Scotland Wales, Ireland. We should be aware though that each member country of the U.K has its own idioms, expressions, and language-grammar variants. Each member country can be broken down into regional English language usage. Getting a bit complicated right ???? But that's how it is. No worries, if you're not living in the U.K or corresponding with people resident in the U.K from abroad, you don't have to worry about such details. Just use the English language as best you know and be happy when people understand you rapidly. Cheers ( a very English sign off meaning = All the Best to You)
Thank you Ian, I've tremendously enjoyed your comment!
Hello dear
Have you heard about cpyto trader this is my 7 years with this cpyto intvest
In South Africa we say "howsit" #howsit is actually spelled and said as if it's one word. Our national tourism agency uses this greeting and hashtag to promote our country as a tourist destination 😊
I love your channel
Thank you Lucy
ありがとございます。
It's ありがとう。Nice try though.
どういたしまして。
I often try to come up with a funny or clever response to being asked how I am. One of my favorites is "I'm not sure I want to know how I'm doing." or "I haven't figured that out yet."
Me - What's up?
My friend - the ceiling 😒
Better to use how're you doing 😁
jajajaj the sky!!
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Cutest English teacher ever I swear 😊
@fardeen sunny cringe
My favorite is “how are you doing today?” It lets me express my interest in a current way. I often say this to people who are ringing up my groceries, or helping me in some other way. I want them to know I care about them. It can be said cheerfully, with concern, or any number of other ways. Usually I put the emphasis on the word “doing”, because emphasizing “you” seems too direct, unless I want them to know my focus is squarely on them. It never fails to captivate and disarm the person. It’s usually followed by a look that suggests I just pulled them from their automation and anonymity, right into the situation. Then they become animated and refreshed.
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Hm.. You're right. I'm going to start using 'how are you doing today'. It is more current and shows real interest.
kwazi rich Mvuyana - 😊💕🌸
Captivating english 😘😘
Yeah, I am from East Africa, particularly uganda. I agree with you that the best way to know English is to read it, write it, and listen to how to speak it.
Now I’m going to memorize the whole lot. Thanks Lucy! 🤗
Hello, we were talking at home how to say good day in english or Hi or Hello just diferent forms. I wonder if you could make video about that.
Thank you very much 😊
i hate when people ask me how im doing because 1) i am almost always overwhelmed by negative emotions that people can't relate to or 2) im doing things people can't relate to. i know there are people out there who can, but those people are not the people chatting me up.
EXACTLY
I am a learner and I love to watch this video, thanks for sharing your talent and your knowledge
Lucy speaking.
My head: I want Lucy's English and pronunciation to be in my head now 😂😂😂😂
Just practice it you will be like her
My Lord, you're an Angel with a British accent!
Thanks !
I like to say “how are you?”
الحَمدُ لله
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Good
So good
@@Brayan.Mendoza.1 So well*
I like how you've added a bit of humour in that video. Makes it way more fun to watch.
Hey Lucy, how are you? 😄 Sorry, but I couldn't help it. I always find your videos interesting, because you tell me what I learned wrongly in English class in Germany (ages ago). I think it's nice that you make your lessons a lot of fun. Greetings from Germany.
that is so interesting!! your english is very good!! i am from the us and i want to help u improve your English!!
The lesson starts by 2:45
You’re welcome
Honestly, I had no idea there were so many ways to say "How are you?". Thank you so much.
I liked your video and your jokes 😁. ¡Saludos desde Colombia! 🇨🇴
Really 😊 . Same with me. I found it interesting learning more ways. All thanks our tutor
I'm sri lankan I'm Senashi
And student
Very helpful to this viedio for talking with others .so thanks a lot. So god bless you!
I like this Canadian response when say someone says for example, "I (have) got a brand new car today" and the response is "take off, you didn't?"
Thanks for your tutorial video, so helpful
This video Is like A breath of fresh air. I like the idea of reading and listening in tandem. It's good to hear and see 👀 quality content. Thank you, Keep up the good work 🙂
I don’t know how I stumbled on your videos, but I’m delighted!