Today you will find out how to answer this American greeting in English.
Americans usually don’t expect an in-depth response or answer when we ask “how are you?”
Of course, if you are close to the person, if the person is your best friend, then they might want to know those details, but if you are greeting someone quickly and casually, don’t share private details or too much information.
All Ears English Transcripts!
Check your understanding of today’s episode.
Learn the sounds of American English and new vocabulary words.
Some people think this is fake, but it’s not fake because it’s just a greeting.
Americans value their time and their privacy. They don’t expect to spend the time hearing about everything that’s happening in someone’s life when you just say “hello, how are you?”
Listen to today’s episode to get more information about how to communicate with American people.
Now try this article: Update Your English- Greetings in English
Credits:
The ‘How Are You?’ Culture Clash by Alina Simone, http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/20/opinion/the-how-are-you-culture-clash.html?_r=0
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