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How to respond to “how are you?”

Name: How to respond to “how are you?”
Uploaded: 2024-09-25T14:00:38+00:00
Duration: 46 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this short instructional video, Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, offers three concise strategies for answering the common small‑talk question “How are you?” The…

25 Sept 2024 · 1 min

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In this short instructional video, Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, offers three concise strategies for answering the common small‑talk question “How are you?” The first tip advises a forward‑focused response that highlights what you’re looking forward to or ready for, projecting positivity and confidence. The second tip suggests flipping the question to describe your day (e.g., “It’s been a productive morning”), which sidesteps personal discomfort while still engaging the asker. The third tip encourages honest disclosure when you’re struggling, fostering genuine connection and credibility. The speaker frames each tip as a way to sound more interesting, authentic, and relatable in everyday conversations.

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The best way to respond to "How are you?" Number 1, be forward-focused, not backwards-focused. When you say things like, "I've been okay," or, "I've been better," that just talks about what's happened in the past, and they typically don't go anywhere. But when you talk about the future, like responding with what you're looking forward to or what you're ready for, well then you sound a lot more positive, confident, and a lot more interesting. Number 2, if the question "How are you?" makes you uncomfortable, then just flip it and talk about your day. For example, if you were to ask me, "How are you?" I could respond, "It's been a productive morning." You talk about the day, not yourself, and they won't even notice. And number 3, be honest. That means if you're having a hard time, you tell them. If you're struggling, you tell them. Building connection and credibility is about being relatable, not being perfect. So try that and follow me.