Question
Updated on
12 Apr 2021
- German
-
English (US)
-
Spanish (Spain)
Question about English (US)
Hello, i was always wondering if there a difference between how are you doing and how are you apart from that how are you doing is more informal?
Hello, i was always wondering if there a difference between how are you doing and how are you apart from that how are you doing is more informal?
Answers
When you "disagree" with an answer
The owner of it will not be notified.
Only the user who asked this question will see who disagreed with this answer.
Read more comments
- English (US)
You are correct. The meaning is the same. The addition of “doing” is a tad informal or familiar.
Highly-rated answerer
Was this answer helpful?
Obviously wrong
Explanation is not enough
Written in a language I can't understand
Answer is not related to the question
Other reason
- English (US)
- English (US)
@Max55 They can be used interchangeably, though ‘how are you doing?’ Might be used more often when you’re asking about an illness, injury, or tiredness. ‘How are you?’ Is just used in general conversation.
Was this answer helpful?
- German
- German
@Chase_S i always thought how are you doing is just used in general conversation, while how are you is used if someone was or is ill
- German
I have a second question, namely what's the difference between "subject matter" and "topic "?
- English (US)
Either is used in either situation, in sickness or in health. It’s personal preference or familiarity.
Highly-rated answerer
Was this answer helpful?
- German
[News] Hey you! The one learning a language!
Do you know how to improve your language skills❓ All you have to do is have your writing corrected by a native speaker!
With HiNative, you can have your writing corrected by native speakers for free ✍️✨.
With HiNative, you can have your writing corrected by native speakers for free ✍️✨.
Sign up
Related questions
Similar questions
- What is the difference between i was given a gift and a gift was given to me ?
- It better say "i was given a gift" or "a gift was given to me". What is more usual?
- How do you say this in English (US)? All because i was think about you than you did
Recommended Questions
- ｛題名｝ *提供いただきたい資料一覧 ｛Excelの項目｝ *提供いただきたい資料 *資料有無 *(資料有の場合)資料名 Excelの項目で、短くビジネス用語で書きたい場合...
- "We walked to the station in 10 minutes." This sentence was on a textbook, and it said it mean...
- Does this sentence sound natural? （Is the relative pronoun "that" okay?） If there's someone that...
- 1. Thanks to you, I had a much better understanding. 2. Thanks to you, I gained a much better un...
- why the AI is available to premium now? it's honestly disrespectful for the long time Hinative su...
Topic Questions
- Does this sentence make sense? “The police officier saw a car careening on the road while he was...
- How do you say "2m x 1m" in English? ex. I would like to buy a small rectangle area rug 2m x 1m.
- (at an ESL class) "Please check your answers against your partner's ones." Hello! Do you thin...
- Is “hands down” a synonym for “definitely” or “absolutely”?
- 📍Do these have the same meaning and sound natural? The perception of how the word sounds like wo...
Newest Questions
- What does " I like it the most" mean? What of 8 word classes is "the most"?
- Could I ask what’s the difference between A and B? Which of them is suitable for the skill? Heal...
- "I always stall telling him the truth" is it correct? what does it mean?
- Are these three correct and about the same? • I aim at improving my speaking skills. • I aim fo...
- Hey guys! I have a question. What’s the difference of the pronunciation of “you” and “U”? How do...
Previous question/ Next question
What’s this symbol?
The Language Level symbol shows a user's proficiency in the languages they're interested in. Setting your Language Level helps other users provide you with answers that aren't too complex or too simple.
-
Beginner
Has difficulty understanding even short answers in this language.
-
Beginner-Intermediate
Can ask simple questions and can understand simple answers.
-
Intermediate
Can ask all types of general questions and can understand longer answers.
-
Advanced
Can understand long, complex answers.
Sign up for premium, and you can play other user's audio/video answers.
What are gifts?
Show your appreciation in a way that likes and stamps can't.
By sending a gift to someone, they will be more likely to answer your questions again!
If you post a question after sending a gift to someone, your question will be displayed in a special section on that person’s feed.
Tired of searching? HiNative can help you find that answer you're looking for.
Thank you! Rest assured your feedback will not be shown to other users.
Thank you very much! Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
