How to Respond to "How Are You?"

How to Respond to "How Are You?"

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English, Other

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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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.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why might saying 'fine, thanks. And you?' sound a bit formal or strange to a native speaker?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What should you do if you want to continue the conversation after the initial greeting?

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