How Are Ya, Arya?: Volume 1

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When responding to these greetings, the expectation is that you use simple answers or simply respond with a similar greeting. For example

Follow-ups like this are a great way to start conversations. Unlike a typical “How are you?” they show that you’ve been paying attention to the other person’s activities. And, more than likely, the person will be happy to start a conversation about their work or opinions once you’ve expressed interest. 4 Good morning is the only one on this list that is commonly used in place of “hello” when greeting an individual.

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Similar to asking “how’s it going,” these questions will often be used after a hi or hello as a polite greeting. And is it polite or respectful to say “Hey, how’s it going” even with people you don’t know very well, like your neighbors? With our casual and professional greetings, we’ve heard many alternatives to the question “How are you” including The Chelsea player, Didier Drogba, misses a clear chance of scoring a goal and falls over badly, clutching his knee in agony. How are you? This is polite, but it’s not necessarily a serious inquiry about the other person’s well-being.

Why it works: It shows that you care about them as a person, even if that doesn’t lead to an in-depth conversation about their life. These expressions can be used as part of your greeting when you see someone unexpectedly, at a party, a family gathering, etc.Imagine you unexpectedly see a coworker at the grocery store. Here’s what that conversation might sound like: Let’s transition to situations in which we may need more formal or business professional language in English. Some common examples include Perhaps it was a stranger you walked past in your neighborhood. Or someone you’ve seen at work once or twice but you don’t really know. Context of the conversation (how long it’s been since you saw them, what you last spoke about, etc.)