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How are you vs whats up

Both "How are you?" and "What's up?" are common informal greetings used in English. They are both correct and can be used interchangeably to ask someone about their well-being or to start a conversation. The choice between them depends on personal preference and the level of formality desired in the interaction.

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How are you

This phrase is a common informal greeting used to inquire about someone's well-being.

This phrase is used to ask someone about their current state or well-being. It is a friendly and casual way to start a conversation.

Examples:

Hey, how are you?
I just wanted to check in and ask, how are you doing?
How are you feeling today?
How are you holding up?
How are you, my friend?

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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 have you been?
How's it going?
How's everything?
How's life treating you?

whats up

This phrase is a common informal greeting used to ask someone what is happening or how they are doing.

This phrase is used informally to greet someone or start a conversation. It is a casual way to check in on someone's well-being or to ask what they are currently up to.

Examples:

Hey, what's up?
Not much, just chilling. What's up with you?
What's up, buddy?
Hey, what's up? Long time no see!
What's up, dude?

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whats up, boss?
Whats up with you, baby?
Whats up with me, man?
Basically, my life is over, that's what up.
You're so qualified to give me... what up to now I've not been able to obtain: a physical description of Spartacus.
I think we just had a "what up" quake.
Knopey, my girl, what up?
Devon Diablo, what up, homie?
So... What up, Succubus?
He deserves to know what up!
What up, Montana and Clay?
That neediness reaches its climax - what up - on February 13.
The coworker exes who talk about cafeteria food and give "what up" nods in the hall.
What up with Little Miss Malibu?
Don't move too fast -What up?
Tell Brick I said, "What up"!
What up, Mr. Bunk?
I mean... what up, doll?
Tell your mom "what up?"
And Jesus would probably be, like, What up?

Alternatives:

What's going on?
How's it hanging?
What's new?
What's the news?
What's the latest?

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