Different ways to answer 'How are you?'

Here are different ways to answer "How are you?":

I’m OK.

I’m well

I’m alive.

Nothing.

Not a lot.

I’m good.

Not so well

Pretty good

Not too bad.

Medium well.

I am blessed!

Nothing much.

Yeah, all right.

I’m fine/grand.

So far, so good!

I’m not sure yet.

I’ve been better.

I am high-quality.

Very well, thanks

Surviving, I guess.

Oh, just the usual.

I’m still sucking air.

Like you, but better.

I’m doing really well.

Better than nothing.

I’m hanging in there.

Sunshine all day long!

Incredibly good looking.

I’m vertical and breathing.

Oh gosh, all kinds of stuff!

Way better than I deserve!

Just the same old same old

I’m pretty standard right now.

Different day, same existence.

Happy and content, thank you.

Horrible, now that I’ve met you.

Real terrible, thanks for asking.

I could really go for a massage.

I would be lying if I said I’m fine.

I have a pulse, so I must be okay.

In need of some peace and quiet.

Much better now that you are with me.

Better than some, not as good as others.

Well enough to chat with you if you wish to.

Imagining myself having a fabulous vacation.

I think I’m doing OK. How do you think I’m doing?

I’m better on the inside than I look on the outside

The best I can be. Assuming you’re at your best too.

Going great. Hope this status quo persists for rest of the day.

I’m better than I was, but not nearly as good as I’m going to be.

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Pro Tips

• Always maintain a positive tone, if you want to continue the conversation;
• Say "Thank you for asking"
• Match your response to the context and relationship with the person
• Feel free to add a brief, relevant detail about your day if you want to continue the conversation.