How are you doing.. vs how r u?

Both phrases are commonly used in informal communication to ask about someone's well-being. The first phrase 'how are you doing..' is a more complete and formal way to ask, while the second phrase 'how r u?' is a shortened and informal version commonly used in text messages or casual conversations.

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How are you doing..

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal conversations to inquire about someone's well-being.

This phrase is a more complete and formal way to ask someone how they are doing. It is suitable for both written and spoken informal communication.

Examples:

Hey, how are you doing? Long time no see!
I just wanted to check in and see how you are doing.

Alternatives:

How are you?
How are things?
How have you been?
How's it going?
How are you feeling?

how r u?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal written communication, such as text messages or online chats.

This phrase is a shortened and informal way to ask someone how they are doing. It is commonly used in text messages or online chats.

Examples:

Hey, how r u? Wanna catch up later?
Just checking in, how r u feeling today?

Show examples from the web [+]

Pam? r u finally ready? totally.
Not now, she got D-R-U...
My man, I'm an average j-o-e looking to score some d-r-u-gs.
H-r-u-n-d-i. Wait till l tell them at home that l met him.
Appeal against the Order of the President of the Civil Service Tribunal of the European Union of 18 December 2009 in Case F-92/09 R U v Parliament, not yet reported in the ECR, seeking to have that order set aside.
The Order of the President the Civil Service Tribunal of the European Union of 18 December 2009 in Case F-92/09 R U v Parliament, not yet reported in the ECR, is set aside;
Appeal brought on 5 March 2010 by the European Parliament against the order of 18 December 2009 of the President of the Civil Service Tribunal in Case F-92/09 R U v Parliament
Case T-103/10 P(R): Appeal brought on 5 March 2010 by the European Parliament against the order of 18 December 2009 of the President of the Civil Service Tribunal in Case F-92/09 R U v Parliament
Application to suspend the application of the order of the President of the Civil Service Tribunal of the European Union of 18 December 2009 in Case F-92/09 R U v Parliament [2009] ECR I-0000.
Five letters, second letter U?
Okay, you guys see how R. Garrison figures into this.
You guys see how R. Garrison figures into this, Castle and I will take the boyfriend.
Or didn't you learn the difference at Pepperoni U?
Want me to conjugate it for u?
Can the freshman qb lead this mountain goat team To victory against Overland U?
Look! Tokyo U? Studied abroad?
I am standing here enjoying the view, u?
And how is Mr.Omar tyoating u?
I made a call this morning... have i bothered u?
Does it have a section U?

Alternatives:

How are you?
How are you doing?
How's it going?
How have you been?
How are things?

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