How to Respond to "How Are You?"

The video tutorial discusses small talk skills, focusing on responding to the common question 'How are you?' It explains that this question is often a greeting rather than a genuine inquiry. The video provides examples of natural responses that sound more authentic to native speakers, such as 'Good, thanks' or 'Not bad.' It emphasizes the importance of using positive but neutral responses and suggests ways to extend the conversation by asking questions. The tutorial encourages viewers to explore additional videos for further conversation skills improvement.

What is the primary purpose of asking 'How are you?' in a casual conversation?

• To greet someone

• To express concern

• To genuinely inquire about someone's well-being

• To start a detailed discussion

Which of the following responses to 'How are you?' is considered more natural by native speakers?

• I'm doing well, thank you.

• Fine, thanks. And you?

• Good, thanks.

• I am excellent, how about you?

Why might 'Fine, thanks. And you?' sound a bit formal or strange to native speakers?

• It is too informal

• It is grammatically incorrect

• It sounds like a textbook response

• It is too detailed

What is the tone of the responses like 'Not bad' or 'I'm OK'?

• Very negative

• Neutral

• Overly positive

• Slightly positive

After exchanging greetings, what is a suggested way to keep the conversation going?

• Ask more questions

• End the conversation

• Repeat the greeting

• Change the topic abruptly