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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.

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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?
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  • Ural Thomas how in the world are you? you are looking very good. haven't seen you in about forty(50) years, met you when I was hanging out with Bear Taylor ...
  • Broadcast Number: 7064. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT. And hello, radio friends! How in the world are you? Are you doing alright? I trust so. This is your.
  • And how in the world are you going to pay off your credit card bill? Woman: Um, with my birthday money? It's coming up in a week. Man: Hey, let's sit down and ...

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?
  • And tell me friend, how in the world have you been? Tell me, what's out and I want to know what's in. from Marvin Gaye – What's Happening Brother Lyrics on ...
  • And tell me friend, how in the world have you been. Tell me what's out and I want to know what's in. What's the deal man, what's happening. What's happening ...
  • Mar 18, 2015 ... And tell me friend, how in the world have you been. Tell me what's out and I want to know what's in. What's the deal man, what's happening
  • And tell me friend, how in the world have you been. Tell me what's out and I want to know what's in. What's the deal man, what's happening. What's happening ...

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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