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How are you vs how about you

Both 'how are you' and 'how about you' are correct and commonly used ways to inquire about someone's well-being. 'How are you' is a more straightforward and traditional way to ask about someone's condition, while 'how about you' is a slightly more casual and conversational alternative.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 894 views

How are you

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

This phrase is a standard and polite way to ask someone about their current state or feelings.

Examples:

Hi John, how are you feeling today?
How are you doing after your surgery?
How are you coping with the stress?
How are you adjusting to your new job?
How are you enjoying the party?

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'How are you?' asks the captain.
How are you and Sebastian getting - Pretty.
How are you, get my unusual over there.
How are you? - Good.
How are you? - The merengue is a dance...
How are you? - Good.
How are you? I'm just...
How are you, I'm Will.
~ How are you? ~ Almost well.
How are you, Rob? It's a pleasure to meet you.
How are you, my good Francis?
How are you this fine morning?
How are you, noble prince?
How are you, honey? .I'm fine, Dad.
How are you? - Good.
How are you liking the new car?
How are you? I'm fine.
How are you already doing homework?
How are you Jackie, we're just thinking of John.
How are you finding your party?

Alternatives:

How are you doing?
How are things with you?
How are you holding up?
How are you today?
How are you feeling?

how about you

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask for the other person's response or opinion after sharing your own.

This phrase is often used in a more casual or conversational context to inquire about the other person's thoughts or situation after discussing your own.

Examples:

I'm doing well, thanks. How about you?
I had a great weekend. How about you?
I'm planning a trip. How about you?
I love Italian food. How about you?
I'm feeling excited about the project. How about you?

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Dan, how about you let these people go.
Now how about you give me the knife?
As for you, Mr. Stilinski, how about you come back with payment in full.
Now how about you let us do ours.
Say, how about you handling the trial work for us?
Say, how about you for a judge, Gentry?
Meantime, how about you getting some sleep?
Then how about you buy one of my comics, man?
Okay, so how about you stand there and do this...
So how about you drop me off Somewhere inside.
But how about you show a little love and have me slip inside those jeans?
Bill, how about you give us the room?
So how about you say yes and we all go home?
Goodfellow, how about you do another sweep of the house?
Okay, how about you start with something like this:
Now how about you do me a favor also and put that weapon on the ground.
So how about you give us something real...
So, how about you try me?
It seems that you are lucky how about you say.
Now, how about you be a nice little nurse and go find my doctor.

Alternatives:

And you?
What about you?
Your turn!
How do you feel?
What's your take?

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