Does “how are you doing” feel awkward to ask when everything is terrible?
Here are other ways to say how are you when checking in on your friends.
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After that initial hi, though, theres often an awkward lull.
Becausereally, what can you say?
Are there other ways to say how are you, though, that are more helpful and less out-of-touch?
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So, if you know you should probably talk or vent, say that upfront.
What are you doing today?
Ask this to yoursingle friends who are isolatingin order to get a feel for how their day might look.
How are they occupying their vortex of time?
(Because, no, Megan, thats not wise to do even amid this pandemic crisis.)
Whats going on over there?
This one works well if youre checking in on someone whos quarantining with one or multiple other people.
This question checks in on the status of the whole household.
How are you balancing your time (between work, relaxing, family, the kids)?
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This is a great alternative to how are you?
for your friend who is so totally stressed out by this new normal.
What are you watching/reading?
How has your body been feeling, and do you have any recs?
How are you taking care of yourself these days?
Want to do FaceTime coffee later?
Also, are YOU okay?
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