How in the world are you vs How in the world have you been

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'How in the world are you?' is a common greeting to ask someone about their current state or well-being. 'How in the world have you been?' is more commonly used to inquire about someone's well-being over a period of time.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

How in the world are you

This phrase is correct and commonly used as a greeting to ask about someone's current state or well-being.

This phrase is used as a greeting to inquire about someone's current state or well-being.

Examples:

How in the world are you feeling today?
How in the world are you coping with everything?
How in the world are you doing after the accident?
How in the world are you holding up during these tough times?
How in the world are you managing your workload?

Alternatives:

How are you?
How are you doing?
How are you feeling?
How have you been?
How have you been doing?

How in the world have you been

This phrase is correct and commonly used to inquire about someone's well-being over a period of time.

This phrase is used to ask about someone's well-being over a period of time.

Examples:

How in the world have you been since we last saw each other?
How in the world have you been coping with the loss?
How in the world have you been managing your new job?
How in the world have you been dealing with the stress?
How in the world have you been feeling lately?

Alternatives:

How have you been?
How have you been doing?
How have things been?
How's life been treating you?
How's everything been going?

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How in the world are you vs How in the world have you been