Hi! Continuing with part 2, more greetings!
How’s everything? or How are things?
Same as “What’s new?” but first respond with good, bad, so-so.
Example:
A: How’s everything?
B: Pretty ok, but my work is so busy right now. How about you? → (answered ok, and then news, and then repeated the question, good response!)
A: I’m fine. I have a day off today. → (answered fine, with some news, good response!)
How’s your day? or How’s your day going? or How was your week/month/summer/year?
Same as “What’s new?” but asking about a certain time.
How to respond: Tell the person if it was good or bad and any good or bad news about your day/week/month/summer/year/etc.
Example 1:
A: How’s your day?
B: Pretty nice! I just saw my friend for lunch. How about you? → (answered with some news about their day, and repeated the question, good response!)
A: I’m excited for the weekend.
Example 2:
A: How was your week?
B: Crazy. I had to stay late at work every day. I’m so tired. You? → (answered with some news about their week, and repeated the question, good response!)
A: Wow, sorry to hear that. I’m alright. I’m busy too recently.
Good to see you or Nice to see you
The person is happy to see you.
How to respond: repeat it back if you feel the same, or use another greeting.
Example 1:
A: Nice to see you!
B: Nice to see you too! How are you? → (answered with “too” and repeating the question is just fine!)
Example 2:
A: Good to see you.
B: Hey! How are you doing? → (another greeting is just fine too!)
Long time no see or It’s been a while
Meeting after a long time.
How to respond: usually agree and repeat, or use another greeting.
Example 1:
A: It’s been a while.
B: Yeah, it has (been a while.) What’s new? → (repeat with another greeting is okay!)
Example 2:
A: Long time…
B: How are you?! → (another greeting is just fine too!)
A: Not bad, you?
B: Pretty good.
How’s life?
Personal question about your life events and news. Usually used by people who are closer, like friends.
How to respond: tell the person about important events in your life.
Example:
A: Long time no see! How’s life?
B: Pretty good. I got married 2 months ago and moved into a different apartment. → (answered with some big news about their life, good response!)
A: Wow that’s amazing, congratulations!
B. Thanks! How about you? → (repeating the question, always good!)
