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I’m sure one of the very first things you learned to say in English was, “How are you?” People will probably ask you this question A LOT! It’s really easy to answer, but there are a few things to remember. Here’s how to feel comfortable answering this question, every time. 1. “How are you?” is Simply Another Way to Say Hello — Here’s How to Answer Most of the time, we use this question as a polite way to say hello, and you don’t need to say anything about how you are really feeling. Say one or two positive words, thank them for asking, and ask them the same question. Any of these answers will work almost all of the time “Great, thank you. How are you?” very positive “Good, thanks, and you?” positive – this is the most common answer “Fine, thanks. How are you?” a little less positive – I’m okay Your answer will depend on the person who is asking, and how well you know them. 2. “Hi, Boss, how are you?” If you are in a business situation, you might be saying hello to your boss or colleague, or meeting someone for the first time. You need to answer briefly, but in a positive way. “Great!” “I’m doing really well, thank you,” or “Fantastic!” are all good ways to answer. They will tell the other person that you are enthusiastic and ready to work. You might be shaking hands, too. Here’s how that conversation might go Mr. Brown Good morning, Mr. Mendoza. How are you today? Mr. Mendoza I’m good, thanks. And you? Mr. Brown Great, great, thanks. shaking hands Two things to notice here The answer is short and positive, even if you have had a terrible day. Many times, people will answer with the word “good.” Good is an adjective, and can describe you, so it’s okay to use with the verb “to be.” You can also say “I’m doing well.” Well is an adverb, and it describes how you are doing or feeling. 3. How to Answer “How Are You?” When Meeting Strangers and Other Formal Situations If you are talking to a waiter, a cashier at the checkout, or if you’re being introduced to a person in a casual situation, your answer can be a little different. Let’s look at a sample Cashier as she checks you out Hi, how are you today? You Fine, thanks. It’s a beautiful day. Some things to notice here “How are you?” is just a way of greeting someone in a polite way. Don’t say anything personal. For example, don’t tell the cashier that you are buying medicine because your child stayed home sick from school today. 4. How to Answer “How Are You?” When Hanging Out With Friends in Casual Situations Your friends will probably ask you the very same question, but It might sound a little different! You might hear How’ve you been? How are you doing? What’s up? How’s it going? Here’s the nice thing – when you are with friends and family, you can tell the truth! If you are talking to people who care about you, you can tell them that you’ve had a bad day, or that you feel tired. One thing you still shouldn’t do is answer with a complete description of some medical problems you are having. If you are talking to a friend, you can offer more information if they ask and if they are your friend, they probably will! Here’s a conversation between friends Marta Hi, John! How are you? John I’m fine, maybe a little tired. I need some more coffee. Marta Oh, I’m sorry. Did you sleep well last night? John Not really. I had a headache when I went to bed, and I still have it this morning. A couple things to see The question is the same! “How are you?” works for both formal and informal conversations. The answer is more personal, but still doesn’t give much information. If your friend wants more information, they will ask you. So, How Are You? Remember, “How are you?” is usually just another way to say hello. If you smile and say “Good, thanks,” you’ve successfully answered the question. And extra points if you also ask, “How are you?” in response! Now, what if you hear a different question? For example, many native English speakers will ask you “How have you been?” instead of “How are you?” So how do you answer that question? Find out in this lesson click here! By Last updated May 4, 2023 Want to avoid awkward conversations with native English speakers? Then it’s time to make sure you know how to react when someone asks “How are you?” Sounds easy, right? Don’t you just tell people how you feel? Not always. Keep on reading to see all the possible answers and reactions to “How are you?”—things you never learned in ESL class or during your self-study. Contents Variations of “How Are You?” The difference between “How are you?” and “How are you doing?” Formal Answers to “How Are You?” for Acquaintances and Strangers Fine Not bad All right Good Well Responding and continuing the conversation Informal Answers to “How Are You?” Okay Great Excited I can’t complain / Can’t complain Same old Oh, you know I’ve been better Could be worse Frustrated Busy Stressed out Worried Exhausted How to Practice Responding to “How Are You?” Download This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere. Click here to get a copy. Download Variations of “How Are You?” How’s it going? What’s up? How’ve you been? How have you been? What have you been up to? What’s going on? How are you doing? Until you become familiar with these questions, you’ll have to pay attention to which question was used. Why? Well, if someone asks you “What’s up?” it doesn’t make sense to answer “Good.” The common answer is “Not much,” followed by a return “What’s up with you?”. Note “What have you been up to?” and “What’s going on?” can be answered in the same way. You might replace the “What’s up with you?” with “What’s going on with you?” if you want to match the original question. The difference between “How are you?” and “How are you doing?” These phrases are very similar, but “how are you?” is slightly more formal, and may be used more commonly when someone is specifically asking about your health or wellbeing. For the most part though, they are basically interchangeable. They also have slightly different grammar, which will affect how you reply. If someone asks “How are you doing?,” grammatically you should also answer “well.” This says “I’m doing well.” Since “doing” is an action verb, we need to use the adverb “well” to describe that action. But most native speakers will still answer with the single word “Good.” You’ll hear it regularly in speech, and people actually might think it sounds funny/wrong to say “Well.” So, it’s perfectly acceptable to respond to “How are you doing?” with “Good!” Even so, if someone asks “How are you doing?” then it’s grammatically correct to say “Well.” Formal Answers to “How Are You?” for Acquaintances and Strangers Your answer to the question “How are you?” depends on who asked you the question. First, we’ll look at what to say when people you don’t know or people you don’t know very well ask how you are. Let’s look at some formal more polite answers to “How are you?” You will use these answers when you’re talking to acquaintances and strangers . Of course, you can use these with anyone you speak to, even family and close friends. Acquaintances are people that you know, but don’t know very well. This could be someone you’ve met just once or twice, perhaps a friend of a friend, an old classmate that you were never really friends with or a man who works at the local grocery store. When you see an acquaintance somewhere, it’s polite to greet them. If you both know each other but don’t say anything to the other person, it’s somewhat rude bad manners. You will often encounter acquaintances in your everyday life, but also in your professional life at work. In these situations, it is essential that you know how to talk to these acquaintances at work properly. People that you don’t know or have never met before are called strangers. A stranger could be the cashier the person working at the check-out counter of a supermarket, the receptionist at an office or someone sitting next to you on the bus. So, when one of these people an acquaintance or a stranger asks how you are, how should you respond? It’s important to note This person doesn’t want to know how you actually are that day. They’re just being polite. In the United States, “Hi, how are you?” is almost a cultural greeting—it’s how we say hello. If you say this to an acquaintance or stranger, you probably aren’t really interested in their true answer. Also, the person you’re greeting won’t answer honestly, because that’s just how it is in this society. So, in these situations, it’s best to give a short answer. You usually won’t share how you really feel. Here are some common answers and what they mean Fine As an ESL teacher, this is the answer I hear most often from non-native speakers. Be careful, though! “Fine” often means that you’re not completely all right—something could be wrong. The tone you use when you say this word makes a difference. A shorter, higher-pitched “I’m fine” with a smile will mean you actually are okay. If you sigh, say it slowly and use a lower tone of voice, “I’m fine” could mean the opposite—you aren’t fine at all. Let’s look at an example of how “fine” has a somewhat negative meaning, in a different situation Stephen Oh, sorry. I ordered the wrong color
 you wanted red! Kate It’s fine. We’ll just use blue. There’s no time to order red now. As you can see, Kate said, “It’s fine,” when it really wasn’t fine at all. Stephen ordered the wrong color! But the word “fine” is often used to mean “good enough.” It’s not great, but it will work. The same thing happens a lot when asking how you are. If someone is “fine,” often they’re not great, but they’re good enough. Try this next time you’re watching an American sitcom in English, listen for the word “fine” and think about if it’s used in a positive, neutral or negative way. Not bad This answer can sound either more neutral or slightly positive, depending on your tone. If you’re “not bad,” it means that things are okay. All right Responding that you’re “all right” is neutral, but usually more positive than “fine.” And just like the first two answers we’ve seen here, your intonation pitch of voice, high or low can change the meaning slightly a little. “I’m all right” has a positive vibe energy if each word is higher in tone than the previous word. When said this way, each word is held a bit longer than the previous word, too. Overall, the phrase is spoken a bit slowly. To make a more neutral-sounding answer, “I’m” is the highest pitched word, “all” drops in tone and “right” goes up a step, but is lower than “I’m.” The words are spoken more quickly than in the previous example. Ask a native speaker to say this phrase, or listen for it in context while watching American movies. Good The most common answer that I hear and say is “Good.” It’s a positive, polite and common response. You might not actually be feeling too good when you answer “Good,” but for an acquaintance or stranger it’s a normal answer to give. Saying “Good” is grammatically correct if you mean that you’re happy and pleasant! Native speakers often confuse the word “good” with “well.” Let’s state each word’s usage more clearly. Good is an adjective, which means it describes a noun person, place, thing. For example My son is a good boy. I want to read a good book. I know a good restaurant. You did a good job. In response to “How are you?” the response “good” is an adjective describing myself. I am good. It’s a correct response, grammatically. Note The verb “are” comes from the infinitive “to be,” which is a linking verb. This isn’t an action verb, which is part of the reason why people get confused. Well “Well,” on the other hand, is an adverb. That means it describes a verb—an action. It describes how you do something. For example You did well on the exam. He plays sports well. My voice teacher said I sing well. “Well” can also be used as an adjective, but only when you’re specifically talking about health. “Well” means “healthy” when it’s used in this way. Here’s an example Stephen I heard you had the flu, how are you? Kate I’m well. Responding and continuing the conversation After you say your quick answer, it’s polite to add a “thanks” afterwards. After that, you can ask the other person “How are you?” You don’t have to say “thanks” first, but it’s always nice. It’s most polite to ask the person how they are in return. Here are some full responses to “How are you?” Good, thanks. And you? Not bad. How are you? I’m good. And you? I’m fine, thanks. How about you? Now you’re ready to go out in the English-speaking world and greet others. But what about when you’re talking with good friends or family? Informal Answers to “How Are You?” When we’re talking with close friends or family members, we’ll answer the question differently. It’s time to be honest. When talking with your friends, parents or siblings brothers and sisters, it’s okay to tell them how you really feel. Maybe you’ll answer “I’m fine” with a sigh at first, and then your friend will ask you “What’s wrong?” Then you can tell him or her exactly what’s bothering you. Here are some more replies you might use to describe how you’re really feeling Okay Here’s another quick, neutral answer like “fine” or “all right.” Depending on your tone when you use this response, your friend might ask “Just okay?” as a follow-up. This means they think something is wrong and want to know what’s going on in your life. Great We’ve seen lots of neutral and negative responses, but hopefully there are many times when you feel excellent! When you’re better than good, say you’re great. Excited Here’s another very positive response. If you’re looking forward to something—like a concert next week, spending time with a good friend or getting a puppy—say you’re excited! Then you can tell your friend or relative why you’re excited. I can’t complain / Can’t complain If things aren’t going amazingly well, but you’re grateful for the good things you have in your life, you can use this response. Same old This means everything is normal, neither positive nor negative. You’ve just been doing your “same old” routine lately. Oh, you know This is to use with the people who know you so well, they already know what’s going on in your life. This can be paired with “same old” like this “How are you doing?” “Oh, you know
 same old” I’ve been better When there is something wrong, you can use “I’ve been better” as your first response. This will lead your friend or relative to ask you “What’s wrong?” or something similar. Could be worse Maybe things aren’t going well lately, but you have some things to be thankful for. This expresses some gratitude that things aren’t going as badly as they could. Frustrated When you’re annoyed, or something keeps going wrong, you could be frustrated annoyed. You may be frustrated when you can’t get your computer to print or when your co-worker makes the same mistake over and over. Busy If you have no free time because you have lots of things to do, say you’re busy! Stressed out When you’re busy, it’s possible that you could also be stressed out. Feeling stress pressure is a negative feeling that can happen when you have too much to do often things you don’t want to do and not enough time. Worried Use this response when you’re concerned about a problem. When you’re worried, you think the result of a situation could be bad but you don’t know how to make it okay, or you don’t have control of the situation so instead you think about it a lot. For example, someone who just lost their job will probably worry about money and finding a new job. Exhausted When you’re really tired. Maybe you didn’t sleep well or you worked all day. If you don’t have any energy, use this word. How to Practice Responding to “How Are You?” I bet you never thought that “How are you?” could be so complex. But don’t get stressed out! Remember that there are two main situations with this greeting talking to people you know and people you don’t know. The closer you are to someone, the more specific you can be about how you are feeling. With some practice and seeing real-life examples, you will soon be comfortable with the “How are you?” greeting. Because it’s so common in the English-speaking world, watching movies and TV shows can be a great way to learn all the nuances of the phrase. If you don’t feel ready for material at such an advanced level, consider trying FluentU. It takes clips from all kinds of English content like commercials, speeches and TV shows and turns them into language lessons. Each video comes with interactive subtitles so you can follow along and check the meaning of any word with just a click. Plus, you can search for specific words or phrases to see videos where they appear. You can even make a flashcard deck for greetings then practice them with the quizzes on FluentU. And if you’re on the iOS or Android app, you’ll get a chance to practice speaking words out loud before you use them with a real person. Then, it’ll be time to take your knowledge to the streets! Say “hello” to as many people as you can and see how they answer your “How are you?” Once you’ve mastered this question, you might be so happy that you answer “perfect” to the next person who asks how you are! Download This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere. Click here to get a copy. Download Hello, Bonjour, Hola, Salaam, Guten tag, Hello, ЗЮраĐČстуĐčŃ‚Đ”! It’s the first word you learn in any new language, the basic sign of welcome that shows your intent to talk to someone. Most likely, you learned the basic English greetings before you even started investing time in your language skills. But if you want to make the most of your first impression, there are a ton of more colourful ways to say “hello”. Do you want to know the most professional way to greet colleagues on a video call? Some slang terms to begin a text to your little cousin? Or a specifically British-English “hello” to amuse the bus driver on your next trip to London? This ultimate list will guide you through the words and phrases to greet anyone in English with confidence. Formal greetings Sometimes you need to use more formal or business language to keep a professional tone. Here are the most common situations when such greetings are necessary job interview business meeting communicating with top management or CEO chatting with a new colleague having a conversation with clients showing respect to an older person speaking with someone you barely know Use the following salutations to start a formal conversation in any of these situations. 1. How do you do? If you are looking for a VERY formal phrase for someone you meet for the first time, this one will be the most suitable. While this salutation is quite uncommon today, you can still hear it from older people. “Hello. How do you do?” is perfect for a business dinner or a formal event, such as a conference. As per professional speech in every language, the most appropriate response is neutral or positive “I’m doing well thank you / Fine, thank you” to keep some distance, even if you are actually having a very bad day! If used as a formal greeting, sometimes “How do you do” is, strangely, used as a statement rather than a question. This most often happens when shaking hands with someone for the first time. It is easy to hear if this is the case there will be no inflection at the end of the sentence. In this instance, the correct response is to repeat the question back to the asker in the same flat tone, “How do you do?” 2. Nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you This is one of the respectful greeting examples you can use replying to someone you meet for the very first time. For example A Good morning. I’m Alex White from [Company]. B Nice to meet you, Mr. White. When people meet, it is a common practice to shake hands. A handshake generally lasts for a few seconds, which gives enough time to say “Pleased to meet you”. 3. How have you been? This is a polite way to ask “How are you?” when you have not seen a person for a long time. Ask this question only if you have met someone before. A How have you been? B I’ve been busy working a lot. How about you? The best way to ensure that your greetings sound natural and confident is to practice them aloud, preferably with a fluent speaker to give you pointers. No-one to practice with? Find your perfect tutor. Download a list of English greetings for free 4. Good Morning / Good Afternoon / Good Evening These ways of greeting people are used at different times of the day. Whether you speak with a regular customer, colleagues or new neighbors, these phrases are effective to start the ball rolling. The greetings change depending on the time of the day. For example, “Good morning” is generally used from 500 to 1200 whereas “Good afternoon” time is from 1200 to 600 “Good evening” is often used after 6 or when the sun goes down. Keep in mind that “Goodnight” is not a salutation. In formal communication, it is used to say goodbye. For example It was nice to meet you. Goodnight! Goodnight! See you tomorrow. To show your respect, you can also add the person’s last name to your greeting words. Usually, native English speakers tend to be more informal even in business communication and use the person’s first name after the salutation Good morning, Mr. Houston Good afternoon, Ms. Partridge Good morning, Tom Good evening, Kelly It is also common to say “Good morning, sir/madam” when greeting someone in a formal situation whose name is unknown. This is often heard by staff talking to customers in shops, restaurants and hotels. Want to polish your conversational skills? Check out our article on the five main principles of small talk. Formal greetings for letters and emails In any language, many of the most formal conversations take place in written form job applications, legal queries, complaints against a company. Here are the best ways to greet someone in writing when you have something serious to say. You might also want to check out our handy guide to writing emails in English. 5. Dear Sir or Madam If you do not know the name of the person you are sending a professional letter or email to then “Dear Sir or Madam” is the most common way to start the conversation. It is clear, respectful, and to the point. Some instances when this is useful include When you are reaching out to a department you would like to work with When you are emailing a company However, if you are able to find the person you want to talk to with some online research, it is much more professional to do so and send a personalized formal greeting. 6. To Whom It May Concern This is another professional way to address an email to a stranger. It is a little old fashioned, but perfect if your formal email is going to be relevant to a group of people, or if you want to sound especially reserved. Suitable situations include When you are emailing a whole department that you are unfamiliar with When you are sending a complaint to a company When sending a reference letter for someone you used to manage 7. To the Hiring Manager If you are sending a job application or emailing an HR department about a role you would like to apply for, “To the Hiring Manager” is a very useful greeting. It is particularly helpful if you are emailing a generic company-wide “info” inbox because it signals that your message will be about a work opportunity, and immediately instructs whoever manages the inbox to forward your message to the HR department. 8. Dear Mr X / Mrs X / Ms X / Miss X / Prof X / Dr X If you know the name and title of someone you are sending a formal email to, it is better to begin the conversation with “Dear Mr [surname]” instead of “Dear sir or madam.” In rare cases, the person you are emailing might use a salutation which signifies their profession. Doctors and academics who have a PhD sometimes use “Dr”, and college professors sometimes use “Prof”. Otherwise, you can use “Dear Mr [surname]” for a man, “Dear Mrs [surname]” for a married woman, or “Dear Miss [surname]” for an unmarried woman. If you do not know the marital status of a woman you are emailing professionally, you should use “Ms [surname]”. If you do not know the title of the person you want to reach, or cannot guess their gender from their name, try looking them up on Linkedin. Be aware even when sending very formal professional messages, most people will switch to “Dear [First name] after the first or second email exchange. Usually, the person you have reached out to will reply using “Dear [first name]”, and after this point, it is polite to address them in the same way. Want inspiration for the next line? Check out our guide on how to start a letter and write a great hook. Informal greetings When it comes to a conversation with a neighbor or a chit-chat with colleagues during a coffee break, you can opt for these informal greetings. Situations where these fit naturally include a casual meeting with colleagues having a conversation with your team at work networking events greeting neighbors chatting to a friend 9. Hello / Hi / Hey As you almost certainly know already, “Hello” and “Hi” are the most popular greetings for informal situations. Generally, they are followed by the person’s name Hello, Michel. How are you? Hi, Monica. Nice to see you! As a rule, use “hey” with people you know well. It is perfectly okay to start a conversation with a stranger in an informal situation with “hey” too, but do not pronounce it too harshly in this case, or it can come across as rude or confrontational. 10. Morning / Afternoon / Evening This is a friendly and warm way to greet someone in most informal situations. It sounds particularly natural if you are just walking past someone who you relate to informally but do not have time for a long chat with, such as a postman, or a neighbor, or a cafe assistant. This said, it works just as well to start a longer conversation. 11. How are you doing? / How’s it going? This is a casual way of asking “How are you?” People prefer to ask one of these questions after the main greeting. Usually, it is followed by a brief, positive answer. For instance A Hello, Amanda! How are you doing? B Fine, thanks. And you? 12. Nice to see you / It’s great to see you / Good to see you When you have not seen a person for a while or meet somebody unexpectedly, use one of these friendly greetings. You can use them at the beginning of a conversation, or just after the initial “hello”. Hello, Veronica. Nice to see you there. 13. Long-time no see / It’s been a while These common phrases are used to greet an old friend or begin a conversation with a person you haven’t seen for a very long time. These expressions are often followed by questions like “How are you?” or “What’s new?” And it is a great way to start small talk about what has happened since your last meeting. A Hey, John! Long-time no see. How are you? B I’m fine, thanks! What’s new? A Hi, Taya. How’s it going? B Good thanks. A I haven’t seen you for ages. B Yes, it’s been a while. Want these phrases to feel natural? Learn them by speaking with a tutor on Preply Slang greetings Slang is fun to learn it’s informal and a little bit silly, and using it signifies to someone that you’re on friendly terms. Here are some different ways to say “hello” to your good friends and younger relatives. 14. Yo! This funny greeting came from hip-hop culture in 1990s America. It is still commonly used in the US today. 15. What’s up? This is a very common slang greeting used a lot both in person and over text message. It is a more relaxed way of greeting a friend by asking how they are doing, and what is new in their life. It is not rude and can be used with colleagues who you are close with, as well as family members and friends. 16. Sup This is a short version of “What’s up?”, which was very popular in America in the early 2000s. Now it is mostly only used ironically or in text. 17. Heyyy When texting or sending direct messages, some people like to add extra “y”s at the end of “hey”. For some mysterious reason, this is most often used when flirting. The longer the tail of “y”s, the flirtier the message! More than three or four looks a little bit desperate though
 British greetings Knowing a few British English greetings will make you seem especially friendly when traveling to the UK, showing from the very first impression that you want to engage with the local culture. Here are some British “hello”s, perfect for testing out on the Queen, or on your mates down the pub! 18. Lovely to meet you / Lovely to see you When greeting each other in a formal setting, British people are more likely to describe it as “lovely” to meet someone than “nice”. If you travel to the UK, you will notice that many people use the word “lovely” to mean the same as “fine” in American English. To British English speakers, it sounds kinder and more sincere. 19. Are you OK? This is a British slang version of “Hello. How are you?” If your friend greets you like this, you can respond with “yeah, fine” or, if you want to sound even more British, “not bad” — which means exactly the same thing. 20. Alright, mate? / Alright? This is a very common slang way to say a chilled-out “Hi” to a friend. It is a shortened version of “Are you alright?”. Once again, a suitable and friendly answer is “Not bad, mate, you?” 21. Hiya! This is a very common way of saying “hello”, especially in the North of England. It is also used a lot in text messaging. 22. What’s the craic? This greeting is only used in Ireland, and “craic” is pronounced to rhyme with the English words “crack” and “back”. It is a very warm phrase which means, “what is new with you?” or “have you got any interesting new gossip since we last met?” Be careful though if you use this phrase to greet someone Irish and are not Irish yourself, it is possible that they might think you are making fun of them! Hungry for some more British slang? Check out our guide to the 40 most memorable British slang words for ESL learners Funny Greetings It is very difficult to be funny in a new language or difficult to be funny on purpose, at least!. Being able to understand and make jokes is often even seen as a sign of fluency. If you are still in the process of learning, slipping a silly or old-fashioned version of “hello” into a conversation is a simple way to make someone laugh. If you are learning English to chat with a partner or friends, surprising them with one of these weird conversation starters can be very funny. Here are some less serious “hellos” and tips on when to try them for maximum effect. 23. Ahoy! This is a very old greeting that dates all the way back to Old English, and was once used by sailors to call ships. Nowadays, it is only really spoken by Spongebob and other ocean-based cartoon characters. It is just as silly when written in a text message as in person. 24. Hello stranger! This is sometimes used when greeting friends that you haven’t seen in a little while. It is a jokier version of “long time, no see”. 25. Ello, gov’nor! This is a shortened version of “Hello, governor”, a greeting used by tradespeople in Victorian London, to show respect when talking to upper class members of society. Dropping the “H” from the “Hello” is intended to make the pronunciation sound similar to the famous “cockney” accent, associated with the East of London. Today, it is only really used by people teasing their British colleagues! 26. Goodmorrow! This is a ridiculous way to say “Good morning”. It is unnecessarily formal and associated with old-fashioned poetry, so using it in real conversation is definitely pretty silly! 27. What’s crackin’? This is another way of saying, “What’s up?” or “What’s going on?”. 28. What’s up buttercup? This is a very rarely-used greeting, but will definitely make someone laugh. A buttercup is a delicate yellow flower which grows in grass, and also a very common thing to name your pet cow. It is quite funny to address an adult as “buttercup”. 29. Howdy! This is an abbreviation of “How do you do?” stereotypically used in some regions of Canada and America. Now, it is mostly only used by cartoon cowboys. A brief afterword A well-chosen “hello” sets the tone for any conversation, whether talking to a close friend or someone you barely know. Don’t be afraid to try out these new expressions in your daily communication. Armed with these words and phrases, you can start almost any conversation off in a more vibrant and fluent way. Want to speak with confidence as quickly as possible? Find a personal English tutor perfectly suited to your budget and schedule. FAQ about English greetings What are simple greetings? The simplest greetings are the old-fashioned "hello," "hey," or "hi." You can use these in almost any situation! How do you say hello in a cute way? If you want to be a little less formal and little more friendly, you can go with "hey there," or, even better for over text or instant message, "hey there ." Another cute greeting is to say hello in a different language, "hola." How do you greet someone in chat? A chat is generally informal, so saying "hey" or something even friendlier and slang-ier like "yo" or "what's up" will do. How do you respectfully greet someone? The most respectful greetings are formal ones like "hello," or time-related greetings like "good morning" or "good evening." To make it even more respectful, add the listener's formal title afterwards, like "hello, Mr. or Mrs. ______," or even "hello, sir or ma'am." Translation API About MyMemory Human contributions From professional translators, enterprises, web pages and freely available translation repositories. Add a translation English Portuguese Info English hi, how are you today? Portuguese oi, como vocĂȘ estĂĄ hoje? 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