We love Japan.Under that premise, we needed to mix our own Japan vision with the 3D world, so this is the results.This project showcases some things like architecture, culture and mood in our own style. "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" opens with a short physical description of the narrator, Connie, in the form of a comparison to her mother. Connie, who is 15 and very beautiful, has a habit of checking her face in mirrors to reassure herself that it is still as beautiful as it has always been. Her mother disapproves of this habit: You're fed lines from a young age and accept it as God's given truth. When you get older, you think: "This is only true because somebody told me it was true as a kid.". Even after Dogma, I If you already have a job you aren't passionate about, work only as much as you need to keep going. Valid passions need time to grow into income generating skills. I don't suggest becoming a starving artist and racking up huge debts. But avoid expanding your life to fit a bigger and bigger paycheck if you aren't living your passion. This is a phrase that can be used to show that the person has had worse days than today. "Not bad, but the day is young!". This phrase shows that the person is optimistic and has hope for the rest of their day. "It could be better!". This phrase shows that the person is not content with how their day is going so far. "Not too bad. Here's how to do it. 1. Calculate using your last menstrual period (LMP) By far, the most common and accurate way to figure out your estimated due date is to take the start date of your last normal period and add 280 days (40 weeks), which is the typical length of a pregnancy. "Make sure that the period you're tracking was the same number QT1QH. 1. How to Answer How Are You?’ Olivier Hi, how are you? Gina I’m good, thanks, you? O Hi, how are you? G I’m pretty good. O Hi, how are you? G I’m OK. O Hi, how are you? G Not bad, thanks. O Hi, how are you? G I’m very well. O Hi, how are you? G I’m great! Remember that it’s polite to also ask the other person how they are, too. You can do this by simply adding you? Or, and you? For example I’m very well, and you? I’m great! You? Notice that the intonation rises at the end to show that you’re asking a question. Now, you’ve learned some ways to answer the question how are you, but what about the question itself? 2. How to Ask How Are You?’ Like I’m fine, there are many ways to ask how are you, and you should try to add variety to your English when you speak. By the way, you probably wouldn’t ask a person you see regularly how are you? If you see them often it might sound strange because nothing has changed since the last time you saw each other. Here are a few alternatives you can use. These are more informal, but they’re very common in everyday situations. How’s it going? How’re things? How’re you doing? How’s life? In informal spoken English, you should use contractions and link words to sound natural. So, make sure you say How’s it going, with a contraction of is. You can’t use the full form—How is it going—unless you want to sound like a robot. Similarly, how’re you doing needs to be pronounced with a contraction of are. You can even leave out the word are and just say how you doing? Next, let’s see how you can put these greetings together in a real situation. O Hey! How’s it going? G Pretty good thanks, you? O Yeah, not bad. … G Hi, Olivier, how’re things? O Good, thanks, and you? G I’m good! Next, let’s look at some even more informal ways of asking or answering the question how are you. 3. Informal Ways to Ask and Answer How Are You?’ Here are three very informal questions you can use to ask how are you How’s tricks? What’s up? What’s new? Alright? Remember that these are very informal. That doesn’t mean they’re rude or that you shouldn’t use them, but you can’t use them in more formal situations. And yes, how’s tricks is grammatically incorrect, but that’s the phrase which people use! These are common between friends and people who know each other well. Remember what you learned about linking words earlier? It’s also important here. You don’t say, What is up? You say, What’s up? And, you don’t say, What is new? You say, What’s new? These different questions can also have different responses. Let’s look! G Alright? O Yeah, you? G Yeah, not bad. … O What’s new? G Not a lot! You? O Nothing much. It might sound negative to you to just say nothing, but it’s a very common expression to say that you’re well. Because these are very informal ways to ask how are you, sometimes they’re used as greetings. This means that sometimes these questions don’t need an answer. When using these phrases, you can simply answer with an informal greeting, like this O What’s up? G Hey, what’s up? … O Alright? G Hey! What else do you need to think about in these situations? It’s important that you continue the conversation after you answer the how are you question. How can you do that? 4. How to Continue the Conversation Even if you’re a master of greeting phrases in English, that won’t help you if this happens O Hi, how are you? G I’m fine thank you, and you? O Fine thanks. [Long, awkward pause…] So, what can you say after the initial greeting? You have many choices! Basically, you can make a statement, or ask a question. For example, you could tell the other person something about yourself and your life, like this Actually, work was pretty stressful, but now I’m looking forward to… I had a really good day today, because… I’ve just been to… Or, there’s always the weather! It’s really hot today, isn’t it? It’s been so wet the last few days. Hopefully it’ll be brighter this weekend! British people love to talk about the weather, if you hadn’t realised yet! You can also ask another question, such as How was your day? How’s your day going? How was your weekend? If you’re more confident, or you know more about the person you’re talking to, you can go into more detail and ask them more specific questions. For example How was your trip to Madrid last weekend? Did you watch the football last night? Is your brother visiting you next week, or is it the week after? Now, you should know how to greet people, how to ask and answer how are you in different ways, and how to continue the conversation. Let’s see how you can put everything together. it All Together G Hey, how are things? O I’m good thanks, but a little tired today busy at work. How about you? G I’m well, but I’ve got a lot at work too. How was your trip to Madrid last weekend? O Fantastic! It’s a really great city. What did you do last weekend? G Nothing much, just relaxed on the beach! O Very nice! [fade out/in] O Hi, what’s new? G Not much, you? O Yeah, alright. G You look a bit tired. O Yeah, I didn’t sleep well last night. G Oh no, why not? O My neighbours had a big party and it was really loud. G I hate it when people do that. O Yeah, me too. Anyway, how’s your day going? Now, it’s your turn to practice! Imagine somebody asks how are you? Can you write down five possible things you could say? Pause the video and write down your answers now. Ready? Let’s look. Of course, there are more than five possible answers. These are just suggestions I’m good. I’m pretty good. Not bad. A little bit tired. Great, thanks! And what about different ways to ask how are you? What can you say? Pause the video and write down five different ways to ask this question. OK? Again, these are just suggestions. There are many possibilities! How’s it going? How’re you doing? What’s up? How’s life? How’re things? And what do you do next? Do you stop talking? No; keep going! Ask a question or make a statement to continue the conversation. Learn how to continue speaking with this Oxford Online English lesson on making small talk. Thanks for watching! Most likely, you ask your conversation partners - foreign friends, English-speaking colleagues, or just new acquaintances - how they are doing on a daily basis. But are you sure you're doing this correctly? While "How are you?" and "How are you doing?" in theory might have the same meaning, you might be surprised with how their usage differs in practice, depending on the tone and context of the conversation, as well as its participants. You may wonder why we didn't add "How do you do?" to this comparison. To take this off the table right away, it is worth mentioning that the expression that most of us consider being a question, in fact, is not. It is a fixed phrase in the formal English language that had been in use for a long time as a commonplace greeting and a strictly official one think of white-tie-and-tails official. Native English speakers most often use it instead of "Hello!", but it also sounds a bit old-fashioned just like in that Steve Buscemi meme, yes. To avoid mistakes in the field, let's start small. In this post, we'll help you figure out the difference between "How are you?" and "How are you doing?", when to use and how to answer them, as well as which one you should use in business correspondence. Read on. Learn English with Langster Learn English with Langster How Are You? "How are you?" is a more personalized expression that focuses specifically on a person's condition - their mood, state of health, or general well-being. However, it is a more formal form than "How are you doing?" and is usually used when speaking to a person you've met for the first time or someone you aren't particularly close with. It can also be used as a way of saying "please to meet you" or "good to see you," especially in American English and is an alternative to "how do you do?" in British English. While "How are you?" is already a question that requires an answer in contrast to "How do you do?", there is a certain subtlety here, too. Fortunately, there aren’t as many of them as in French. By asking this question, a person does not intend to listen to the details of one's personal life - this is just a common form of starting a conversation, an alternative to a polite - but still formal - greeting, and nothing more. How Can You Answer "How Are You?" in Conversation So, how should you answer "How are you?" in a polite manner while also staying within the boundaries of your acquaintance? It is worth noting that "How are you?" should never be answered negatively or in too much detail. Otherwise, it will be obvious that you are not a native speaker of English. "Great," "Fine, thanks," and "Couldn't complain" are all appropriate responses. Ideally, the answer should be followed by a corresponding "How are you?", "How about you?" or a quick "And you?" to keep the chit-chat as polite as possible. There isn't one correct response to this question. You can answer it in several ways I'm fine, thanks. How are you? - This is by far one of the most socially acceptable answers and a basic form of social interaction that does not require any further details, regardless of your current life circumstances. Most people use this answer on the daily well, thank you. How are you? - This is a very formal way to answer this question, compared to "Fine, thanks.”Never better! And you? - The fact that the response lacks detail does not mean you cannot express any emotions at all - especially if you're in a good be better. How about you? - On the other hand, if you are having "one of those days," it's okay to share it with the other person if they seem to have a tough day as well, offering some sort of a quick yet friendly commiseration or a bit of support. However, it is crucial to read the room to avoid creating an impression of an attention-seeker. How Are You Doing? While "How are you?" asks for a statement of a person's condition, "How are you doing?" asks for a more detailed answer. This is a more casual form of greeting that can also mean "How’s it going?", "How's your day been so far?" - aimed to find out how things are in general or whether everything is fine. Thus, while "How are you?" can be considered a bland greeting for someone you haven't seen for a while, "How are you doing?" spoken in full as opposed to being shortened to "Howyadoin?" may be an actual inquiry - for example, when you're meeting with an old friend. The latter usually occurs when there is some expectation that the subject might not be doing well. In practice, this means that the word "doing" in the question marks the greeting as very informal, even conversational, and the greeter as a peer - a close colleague, a friend, or maybe a family member. When messaging someone, you can even spell it as "How ya doin'?" - but note that this is pretty informal. In some contexts, "How are you doing?" can also imply questions such as "How are you faring?" or "Do you need anything?". For example How are you doing with this puzzle?How are you doing with the new baby?I've heard about the diagnosis. How are you doing?Congratulations on a new job position! How are you doing? How Can You Answer "How Are You Doing?" in Conversation "How are you doing?" should be answered positively - just like "How are you?", but this one allows for a more honest and possibly more detailed response if you are close enough with the person asking. When answering this question, you do not need to worry about the fact that the phrase "How are you doing?" contains a verb in the Present Continuous tense, trying to come up with an answer with a verb in this form as well. You can give a simple reply, such as I'm good, thank you. How about you? - In fact, replying with "good" isn't grammatically correct either, but this is widely used in colloquial speech. However, close friends and family members most frequently would ask, "How are you doing?" with a direct intention to hear a full, thoughtful answer from you, not just a polite one. As a result, if you answer them with a short comment "Fine, thanks" - the same way you replied to "How are you?" - they may just ask it again because you haven't answered their question at all. However, the phrase “how are you doing” functions both as a question and as a fixed phrase greeting. Here are some useful tips proved by experience to help you distinguish the question from the greeting A person was walking past somewhere, saying "How are you doing" for appearance's sake, and went on without waiting for an heard a mumbled “Howyoudoin?” shouted from someone on the go or just waving their hand in asks you with an affirmative intonation, not a questioning one. The Devil Hides in the Detail - Or, the Accent Depending on the word you put an emphasis on when speaking, these phrases can also convey different, unique meanings. For example, while "How are you?" can be used as a form of a versatile greeting, an accented "How are you?" would have a more personal, sincere, and even heartfelt tone, allowing you to express concern. When it comes to the other phrase, a straightforward, unassuming "How are you doing?" can be converted into a more intriguing one when putting an emphasis on "How are you doing?" - thanks to Joey Tribbiani, you already have a clear understanding of how to say it properly. Which One to Use in Business Correspondence? When used colloquially, the differences between these two phrases may seem invisible or too insignificant to bother. However, when comprising a business email, you might wonder which one will look more professional and appropriate for the context. While both phrases are suitable enough for work-related correspondence, it is better to stick to a more generic "How are you?", especially if you do not know the receiver very well. "How are you doing?" can seem a little too friendly in a formal context. Moreover, it is completely okay to leave "How are you?" unanswered when writing a reply to the email or when using other online means of communication and move directly to the email's main subject. How Can You Replace "How Are You?" and "How Are You Doing?" in Business Correspondence? You may want to avoid starting an email with any of these phrases, as they might seem too casual or even ambiguous. Fortunately, you don't necessarily have to stick to them - there are plenty of ways to compose an email using alternative greetings but still staying polite and formal. Here are a few examples I hope you’re having a great weekend / productive week / upbeat hope you’ve had your coffee already. / Are the ideas flowing along with the coffee?I enjoyed your social media post / tweet / picture. This is also a good practice to refer to shared experiences, such as industry events or specialized workshops attended earlier, to make the message more personalized - just make sure that such a note is relevant to the topic you're going to discuss further in the email. The Bottom Line As you can see, the difference between "How are you?" and "How are you doing?" is not as insignificant as it might seem at first glance - the exact same words can gain a different meaning when spoken, depending on how well you know the person speaking, their intonations and accents, as well as the overall context of the conversation. Don't worry if you've realized that there is a difference between these two phrases only today - language learning is a life-long process, and you are now ready to apply this knowledge in practice. For example, you can start by watching English movies or listening to stories narrated by native speakers - we've got plenty of them on the Langster app. This way, you will not only get more familiar with the real-life usage of these phrases, but you’ll also learn more variations to answer them. And maybe you want to learn how to say "How are you doing" in other languages? Then visit our blog here. Learn English with Langster Learn English with Langster Ask the Editor 10 other ways to say "How are you?" Question What are some alternative ways to say "How are you?" when you see someone that you know? — Rena, Answer 10 other informal ways to say "How are you?" How are you doing? How have you been? How's everything? How's it going? How are things going? What's going on? What's new? What's up? Whassup? What are you up to? Archive Link to this page You can read more articles in the archive. 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