... did it become common to answer "How are you" with "I'm good" instead of "I'm well"?
2007-09-04 05:45:07 · 9 answers · asked by monsewer icks 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
yes
2007-09-04 05:50:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I'm Good" is an American-ism which has made its way across the pond to the UK via the wonders of television and film, though I could not pinpoint when this happened. I would guess it has been in the last 10 years. It is an acceptable answer in America but, like you, I still find it somewhat sloppy and is certainly not "Queen's English"! "I'm fine, thank you" sounds much better.
2007-09-04 14:39:28 · answer #2 · answered by Cynical Girl 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When you ask: "How are you?" or "How do you do?" you actually do not expect an answer back. The question is just a gesture of courtesy and doesn't need an answer. If at all it has to be answered, you can very well say "I'm fine". There are no hard and fast rules.
2007-09-04 13:27:48 · answer #3 · answered by Hobby 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Antipodeans started it all about 15 years' ago. They're great travellers so the nonsense has spread far and wide.
2007-09-08 12:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by Stella S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confess that i think comes from across the pond, i wouldn't say I'm good that doesn't sound right, in fact i would say I'm fine thank you. Or maybe I'm well, depends.
2007-09-04 12:58:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct answer is "Thank you, I'm fine. And how are you?" I don't know where they say "I'm good.". Sounds like a colloquialism.
2007-09-04 13:26:12 · answer #6 · answered by quatt47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm from "across the pond," and I don't say "I'm good" unless I'm playing poker and I don't want any more cards.
2007-09-08 08:15:09 · answer #7 · answered by Insanity 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
localy the reply would be `i`m fine and you too i hope`
2007-09-04 20:07:38 · answer #8 · answered by HaSiCiT Bust A Tie A1 TieBusters 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
milton keynes
1984
2007-09-04 12:51:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋