How Are Ya, Arya?: Volume 1

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These are all common ways of saying “hello” in a casual, friendly way, and quite often, these are immediately followed by a question such as… It’s often confused with the question “How are you?” but it isn’t a question at all. How do you do is a statement. A greeting. It’s an alternative to “I’m pleased to meet you.”

All right. I’ve been working a lot lately. How about you?” English Greetings: Group 3 What’s up? / What’s new? / What are you up to?* Who are ya?” seems a popular chant or taunt with English football fans, both on and off the stands. Is it a fair assessment that it means to diminish the opposition as unknown and insignificant? These expressions can be used as part of your greeting when you see someone unexpectedly, at a party, a family gathering, etc.It’s not an invitation to talk about your day, how you’re feeling, or what’s happening at work right now. Your Coworker. Everything’s fine. Just busy with the kids, of course. So how are you? It’s been a tough few weeks at work with the looming deadline, hasn’t it? While not as common as hi or hey, you may occasionally hear “yo.” It is typically only used with individuals who know each other well and is more common Let’s say you’re texting a loved one with a chronic health condition. You might message, “How are you doing today?” This speaks directly to what you want to know, and it shows them that you understand that things may shift daily, while leaving it up to them about how detailed they want to get in their response. Follow-ups like this are a great way to start conversations. Unlike a typical “How are you?” they show that you’ve been paying attention to the other person’s activities. And, more than likely, the person will be happy to start a conversation about their work or opinions once you’ve expressed interest. 4

In this Confident English lesson, you’ll learn other ways to say hello in English with greetings for professional situations, casual conversations, and encounters with strangers or people you don’t know well. In an effort to be friendly and polite, it’s not uncommon for an English speaker to casually greet a friend, a neighbor, an acquaintance, or even a stranger with a greeting such as Similar to asking “how’s it going,” these questions will often be used after a hi or hello as a polite greeting. To be particularly respectful, you can also include the person’s last name, for example: “ Good morning, Ms Jones .” If you know someone well, you can also use their first name.Why it works: It shows that you care about them as a person, even if that doesn’t lead to an in-depth conversation about their life.