how are you

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how are you?

  1. (idiomatic) An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. Typical responses include:
    I'm very well, thank you. How are you? (formal)
    I'm fine, thank you.
    Fine, thanks. (informal)
    Fine, and you? (informal)

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