what do u reply if someone asks u "how's it going"? i've been here in the US for almost 2 yrs now and I still don't know how to reply to that question.lol..
thanks. im so ignorant
2007-12-26 10:07:00 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Actually the question "hows it going?" is the only thing stupid here as how are we suppose to know what "it" is exactly? When I get asked that question,I just tell them "its going, not sure where its going but its going" and leave it at that. Let them figure that out for themselves
2007-12-26 10:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make them confused. Like say, "Oh, hows IT going. Yeah, it's going good if yah know what I mean." Put an emphasis on the IT. Also, you gotta put like a voice on. I can't explain it, but it's kind of a funny voice. Like, one you'd hear in the movies when two people are talking and the information is just between the two of them. You also might wanna nudge the person a little, and wink at them. I think if you say Oh I'm doing good, how about you, it'd be boring.
2007-12-27 08:44:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a rhetorical questions and no one really expects a specific reply. It is kind of like saying "hello, how are you". Most people expect you just to say....Everything is going well, then maybe add one or two details about your life.
2007-12-26 18:10:13 · answer #3 · answered by ScSpec 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wonderfully, and you?
It's really just a small talk question people ask when they want to start a conversation, or want to break the ice.
2007-12-26 18:30:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not ignorant! The best way to answer that question is fine thanks and How about you.Its is used as a greeting. Example Hi you would respond Hi
2007-12-26 18:13:37 · answer #5 · answered by Michelle C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They mean how are thing going in your life.You simply tell them what you want them to know about whats going on.Your reply should be based on how close you are to them.
2007-12-26 21:35:40 · answer #6 · answered by Tinkerbell 1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them how you are. You can say what you have been doing or how you have been feeling. It is a very broad question and you should just say what you are currently thinking.
2007-12-26 18:10:26 · answer #7 · answered by Meg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reply "good and you?". That's the most common phrase to say.
2007-12-26 18:10:38 · answer #8 · answered by PYT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose the answer depends on:
a. how it is really going
b. how well you know the person asking
c. how much you are willing to tell the person asking
and
d. how much the person asking really wants to hear.
2007-12-26 18:11:12 · answer #9 · answered by BigRichGuy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just b like o its goin good i just saw chuck norris taken a shower n he even invited me in he has such a kool cat i think its a tiger or lion idk play around so dat way u could start out more weird conversations
weird is alwas good when ur bored loll
2007-12-26 18:12:34 · answer #10 · answered by a_halo_dude@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋