Non-standard answers to the question “How are you?”

The question “How are you?” people usually ask, expecting to hear the duty answer: “It’s okay, thank you.” Do you want to seem original and interest the interlocutor? So, you should learn to answer this question outside the box!

How exactly? You will find the answer in the article.

Maximum details!

Usually, when asked about your business, people least expect to hear a detailed account of the events taking place in your life. Of course, you shouldn’t get carried away and describe all the details. However, you can reveal a little more information, especially if something interesting really happened to you.

For example, you might say that you recently found an interesting cake recipe and brought it to life, or read a great book. This will develop the conversation and find topics for communication.

Comparison with a book character

Do you like to read? So, answering a question about your affairs, you can intrigue the interlocutor by comparing yourself to a book hero. For example, you can say that things are like Raskolnikov’s. When asked why you chose such a comparison, you can answer that lately you often have to deal with money. This will hint to the interlocutor that you have to work hard to provide yourself with everything you need.

If you want to lose weight, you can say that you are doing like Winnie the Pooh, who could not get out of the Rabbit’s house because of his excess weight. Finally, if you’ve been doing the weirdest things lately, tell me you feel like Alice in Wonderland or Through the Looking Glass!

“Better than yesterday, but worse than tomorrow”

This phrase will betray you as a person who is actively working to improve his life. In addition, it will allow the interlocutor to inquire about your affairs in more detail and find out your plans for the future.

“Like a horror movie”

So you are hinting that events are developing rapidly and not always in the direction in which you would like.

“I won’t tell, otherwise you will start to envy”

This answer is fine if you have been in contact with the person who asked the question for a long time and are not afraid to make fun of each other. The phrase can be interpreted in two ways. First, as a hint that things are going well. Of course, in this case, you may well share the details. Secondly, the phrase can be said sarcastically if your affairs really leave much to be desired.

Naturally, it is better not to use such an answer if the person who asked about your affairs can really begin to envy you. Don’t tease him with your successes!

“Things are going, but by”

This answer hints that not all is well in your life. You can only answer in this way if you are ready to share your troubles and problems with the interlocutor.

“Life is in full swing, mainly on the head”

This answer will show that you are not doing well at the moment, but you are humorous about it.

“Quiet on the Western Front …”

This answer hints not only to your fine literary tastes, but also to the fact that at the moment you have certain difficulties. In addition, if your interlocutor loves Remarque’s work, after such an answer you will find something to talk about.

“Do you really want to know how I’m doing?”

After such an answer, the interlocutor may think about whether he is ready to be initiated in the intricacies of your life.

You can use this phrase if you are sure that the question is dictated by simple politeness and the interlocutor is not very pleasant to you as a person. Indeed, most likely, if such an answer has surfaced in your mind, you are sure that the person who asked the question is not at all interested in the events that are relevant to you!

“As Agatha Christie said, there is no better way to silence the interlocutor than to ask how he is doing!”

Agatha Christie was right: the question of business often causes a real stupor in people. Saying this phrase, you do not let the communication fade away, allowing the interlocutor to laugh at your originality.

“Compared to Lenin, it’s quite good.”

The answer is worth it if your affairs are not very good, but it could be much worse. After all, you are still alive and do not lie in the Mausoleum on Red Square. This means that the problems can be solved and are temporary!

Now you know how to answer the question of how you are doing in an original way. Do not be afraid to come up with your own options and watch the reaction of the interlocutor!

A man with a good sense of humor will definitely appreciate your joke. If he does not have such a feeling, well, think about whether it is worth continuing to communicate!