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Napoleonponapa Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

How are things going? an How is it going?

1) How are things going?

2) How is it going?

Are they asking about the health or the development of the persons? What are the differences between them?

Thanks alot
  

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Hi, 1) How are things going? 2) How is it going? Are they asking about the health or the development of the persons?

— Clive

  • Hi, 1) How are things going?
  • 2) How is it going?
  • Are they asking about the health or the development of the persons?
  • Often, these sentences are just like saying 'Hello'.
  • In other words, there is no real inquiry or interest involved.
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Hi,

1) How are things going?



2) How is it going?



Are they asking about the health or the development of the persons?

Often, these sentences are just like saying 'Hello'. In other words, there is no real inquiry or interest involved. I might just respond with 'Fine', or even just 'Hi'.



Sometimes there is a genuine inqui
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Dear Clive:

thanks!

Are they same meaning with " how are you?" becuase some people say " how are you ?" refers to asking about the health but " how are things and how is it going " asking about the work or life. Is it correct?

Thanks you so much
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Hi,

All these expressions are common ways of just saying 'Hello', with no real meaning.

As I said, depending on context they can also be sincere enquiries that expect a fuller answer.

Clive
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