I'm on a vacation in England right now and many people have said that to me. What do I say back?
I'm 13.
2007-10-02 09:45:07 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I'm from America so I say a lot of things that get a laugh from the Brits.
2007-10-02 10:03:11 · update #1
Say 'All right' back or 'yes thanks and you'.
2007-10-02 09:48:44 · answer #1 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just smile and say yes i'm fine- You?
They will sy fine aor alright and walk on.
My friends husband has never learned this despite being english and if anyone says alright he says ' well actually...' and launches into a lengthy description of all his ailments. He's a bit of a hypochodriac and most people avoid him if possible.
2007-10-02 10:35:43 · answer #2 · answered by bri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi you alright
bad weather isn't
or phew its a hot one today[rare]
we brits are obsessed with mentioning the weather
yet hate the weather programmes on tv
thats why foreigners hate us so much
we all live in a little my own world bubble
ahhh how quaint i hear you cry~lol
2007-10-02 14:38:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always say fine even if you aren't, and how are you. Enjoy your vacation.
2007-10-03 11:53:36 · answer #4 · answered by iluvvodka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say "All right mate, how ya doing?" All right is just another way of saying "Hello".
2007-10-02 09:54:38 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means are you ok , so you should respond yes are you? or fine thanks how are you ? where are you visiting from?We english are a generaly friendly bunch why not try your normal greeting on us
2007-10-02 09:57:09 · answer #6 · answered by barney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in england most people say "yes i am fine, how are you?"
2007-10-02 09:54:27 · answer #7 · answered by missey01_uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i live up north and you just say the same back
2007-10-02 09:48:55 · answer #8 · answered by yeah i know 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's just an abbreviation of "are you ok?" or "how are you"? Respond as you would to any other greeting.
2007-10-02 09:49:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They say "Alright?"
You reply "Awight?"
They repeat "Alright?"
Once again you reply "Awight?"
Next Micheal Barrymore sues for breach of copyright.
2007-10-02 09:57:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good and you.I'm fine thanks.Yea!Just smile and say OK.
2007-10-02 09:52:16 · answer #11 · answered by angler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋