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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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I'm fine.

1. Can I say "I'm fine." to the question "How are you doing?"?

2. Can I also say "I'm fine." to the question "How have you been doing?"?

I would really appreciate your help. Thanks. Emotion: smile
  

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1. Yes you can 2. Not really.

  • 1.
  • Yes you can 2.
  • Not really.
  • The question is asking how you have been from some time back until now , whereas "I'm fine" states you're doing OK now .
  • "I've been fine" would be an acceptable response.
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1. Yes you can

2. Not really. The question is asking how you have been from some time back until now, whereas "I'm fine" states you're doing OK now. "I've been fine" would be an acceptable response.
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Thank you, makka2802. That was really helpful. Emotion: smile

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