How to respond to "How are you?": 4 Natural Alternatives

Improve your conversational English with these four natural responses to "How are you?"

When someone asks, "How are you?" it's common to respond with, "I'm fine, thank you. And you?". While this response is grammatically correct, it often sounds formal and somewhat outdated. 

 

To sound more natural in everyday conversations, consider using these alternatives below.

- I'm doing alright, thanks. How's everything with you?

- I'm doing fine, thanks. How are things on your end?

- I'm alright, thanks. How about you?

- I'm good, thanks for asking. How are you doing?

 

Using these alternatives to reply to "How are you" will make your English sound more natural and keep the conversation flowing naturally.