3.2 When you ask how things are going
How’re things? Listen A “How are your circumstances?” < – “Things are getting tough. But I’ll survive.”>
How’re things going? Listen < – “Fine. How are things with you?”>
How’re things with you? Listen < – “Things are great!”>
How’s every little thing? Listen < – “Could be better.”>
How’s everything going? Listen < – “I’ve been keeping out of trouble. How about you?”>
How’re you getting on? Listen A “How are you managing?” < – “Wonderful! I couldn’t be better.”>
Is everything OK? Listen A “Are your circumstances OK?” < – “Everything is pretty good.”>
What have you been doing lately? Listen < – “Not too much. Just taking care of business.”>
What have you been up to? Listen < – “I’ve been up to no good. And you?”>
How’s life? Listen < – “Life is good. How’s yours?”>
How’s business? Listen < – “Business is OK.”>
How’s work? Listen < – “Just fine. And yours?”>
How’s the family? Listen < – “They are fine. How’s yours?”>
How’s the wife? Listen < – “She’s doing all right. And yours?”>