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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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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?

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Very negative

Neutral

Overly positive

Slightly positive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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