How are you? · What have you been doing recently?
This classic question is like a warm hug for your ears! 🤗 It's perfect when you haven't seen someone in a while or just want to genuinely catch up. It implies a bit of time has passed since your last encounter. ✨
💡 **Pro-Tip!** Unlike 'How are you?', which can be a quick greeting, 'How have you been?' invites a more detailed answer about what's happened in someone's life since you last spoke. So, be ready to listen! 👂 You can answer with 'I've been great!', 'Pretty good, thanks!', or 'Not too bad, all things considered.'
Which situation is most appropriate for using 'How have you been?' A. 🏃♀️ You bump into a colleague you saw just an hour ago. B. 📞 You're calling customer service to complain about a product. C. 👋 You meet an old friend you haven't seen in several months.