The question of how are you will be asked many times before you talk with anyone.
It’s usually used during casual conversation as someone is just arriving and is wondering how you are. It can also be used if you are talking with someone and they ask how you are, it is a follow-up question after you have told them how you are and this lets the other person know that you are interested in their feelings too. It’s also a way to let them know that you don’t mind their asking you questions.
It really depends on the culture and time frame of how you are asked the question. In a business or job setting the question how are you is polite but may also show your lack of understanding of the situation and your lack of respect for the person who asked. If you were to answer in your native language then this would not be the case.
A simple polite way to answer this would be
- You’re welcome
- Thank you
If you want to sound more humble and respectful then the answer to this question may be something like “I don’t understand the question but I’ll try to” or “I don’t feel comfortable answering that”.
Meaning In Different Language
How are you meaning in hindi = aap kaise hai
How are you in spanish = Cómo estás
How are you in Italian = Come stai
How are in hindi = आप कैसे हैं
Non Business Or Social
In a non-business or social situation you would say “Hello” or “Good Morning” without using the word “how are you”. If you are meeting someone for the first time and they give you their name then you would most likely extend your hand and shake theirs. This is another definition of how to say hello and goodbye in different situations.
Hi & Hello
When you go out to a party or event and you see another person, you are not necessarily going to say hello but you can say hi if you want. The same applies when you are at the grocery store or anywhere else that you have interaction with other people. The meaning behind this greeting is that you are just saying hello. It does not mean that you are welcoming them into your home. It is simply a way of saying hi and extending your greeting.
Hello Definition
When you first meet someone new the best way to introduce yourself is to say hello. This is the most basic definition and has various interpretations depending on the situation. In a business environment this is a way to quickly let others know that you are interested in them and that you like meeting new people. This is the general purpose of the greeting and it will often be interpreted as “meet someone nice” or “come and meet me sometime”.
Informal conversation
Another common use for the question how are you is in an informal conversation. It is often used by people who are shy or try to impress others. In these situations the greeting is meant to be a subtle suggestion of what you want to do, where you want to go or what you want to do with them. For example, you might say to a stranger, I’d like to talk to you about the movie “Black Rain” which is starring Tom Cruise.
In most formal situations such as company gatherings or job interviews you will receive some variation of the question, how are you when you first meet someone. In this situation the greeting is again an informal suggestion. Instead of saying “How are you?” you might say something more along the lines of “Good morning, how are you?” or “You look really sharp today.”
How are you is something like a standard polite answer to somebody’s question? It is an answer that says thank you for the opportunity to chat with you and is usually accompanied by a smile, a nod or even a friendly phrase such as “Good luck” or “I’ll have more for you if you ask me to.” This is an informal greeting that is used in many situations and is a good way to introduce yourself and get to know someone a little better. If you want to know how you answer when you are chatting on the phone, try practicing these simple techniques whenever you call people on the phone.
