Common English Expressions Different ways to tell people “How You Are” “How are you?” 1. I’m fine, thanks. How about you? 2. Pretty good. 3. Not bad. 4. Great! 5. I’m good! 6. Can’t complain. 7. I’ve been busy. 8. Same as always. 9. Not so great. 10. Could be better. The way to respond to “What’s up?” and “What’s new?” is typically…. “Not much.” How are you?