How to Respond to ‘How Are You?’ When You’re Not OK

When she catches those words rolling out of her mouth—which still happens occasionally—she corrects herself and tells the ...
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Don't ask 'How are you?' Here's how successful people get others to like and trust them: Psychology expert

The worst thing you can ask at the start of any interaction is: "How are you?" You're essentially telling the other person that the interaction will be like every other interaction. They'll most ...
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Stop saying "How are you?" Use these alternatives to sound like a native

Learn 10 alternatives to 'How are you?' and improve your English conversation skills! Sound more like a native speaker with these casual and useful phrases.
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6 things to say when someone asks 'How are you?' and you're absolutely not 'fine'

Unprecedented times are starting to feel like the new normal. With stocks falling and the threat of a recession looming, many of us are struggling. No one is untouched, whether you're trying to lead a ...
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The Surprising Way You Should Answer “How Are You?”—And Why It Makes Such a Difference

I recently asked an acquaintance how she was four times in a row. Here's how to avoid getting stuck on this conversational hamster wheel. While checking in at the gym the other day, I chirped, “Hey, ...
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6 things to say when someone asks ‘How are you?' and you're absolutely not ‘fine'

Unprecedented times are starting to feel like the new normal. What we need to get through these times is social support. But in order to receive it, we have to stop "surface acting," or feeling ...