These are everyday questions people use to start a conversation or check in. Reply in a friendly, natural way. Give enough detail to keep the conversation going, but keep it clear and to the point.


EXAMPLES:

Casual Example:
Question: “Hey, how’s your day going?”
Your reply: “Pretty good! I had a slow morning, but I’m meeting a friend for lunch later. What about you?”

Professional Example:
Question: “I hope your week is going well. How have things been on your end?”
Your reply: “Thank you for asking. My week has been productive so far—I’ve been finalizing the project timeline and preparing materials for Thursday’s meeting. How is your team progressing?”

STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Choose any of the questions, read it and write your reply.

  • Use complete sentences when needed.

  • Match the tone: casual = friendly, professional = polite.

  • Write and share your answer — no speaking or recording.


Replying To Other Questions

  1. How’s everything going for you today?

  2. What’s been keeping you busy lately?

  3. How have things been at work/school?

  4. What’s been the highlight of your week so far?

  5. How have you been feeling these days?

  6. What’s something new that’s happened since we last talked?

  7. How’s your week been treating you?

  8. What’s been on your mind recently?

  9. How’s your schedule looking this month?

  10. What’s been going well for you lately?

  11. How are things going with your family?

  12. What’s been your biggest challenge this week?

  13. How have you been spending your evenings lately?

  14. What’s something you’ve enjoyed doing recently?

  15. How’s your day shaping up so far?

  16. What’s one thing you’re looking forward to soon?

  17. How’s everything going with your current projects?

  18. What’s something exciting you’ve been working on?

  19. How’s the weather been where you are?

  20. What’s been making you smile this week?

  21. How’s your energy level today?

  22. What’s something you’ve learned in the past few days?

  23. How have you been managing your time lately?

  24. What’s been a pleasant surprise for you this month?

  25. How’s your morning been so far?

  26. What’s something that’s been challenging for you recently?

  27. How’s your health been lately?

  28. What’s something you’ve been enjoying in your free time?

  29. How’s everything going with your friends?

  30. What’s something you’re hoping to get done this week?

  31. How have you been staying motivated lately?

  32. What’s been your favorite part of the day today?

  33. How’s your mood today compared to yesterday?

  34. What’s been a recent highlight for you?

  35. How’s your work/study load right now?

  36. What’s something you’ve been thinking about changing?

  37. How have your mornings been lately?

  38. What’s something you’ve been grateful for this week?

  39. How’s your commute or travel been recently?

  40. What’s something new you’ve tried lately?

  41. How have you been keeping busy this weekend?

  42. What’s something that’s made you laugh recently?

  43. How’s your planning for next month going?

  44. What’s been the best part of your week so far?

  45. How’s everything going with your hobbies?

  46. What’s something you’ve been enjoying at work/school?

  47. How has your mood been lately?

  48. What’s been the most relaxing part of your day today?

  49. How’s your schedule looking for next week?

  50. What’s something you’ve been wanting to learn?

  51. How’s everything going with your health and fitness?

  52. What’s something you’ve been reading or watching lately?

  53. How’s your current project or assignment coming along?

  54. What’s been the biggest change for you this year?

  55. How have you been managing stress lately?

  56. What’s something you’ve been talking about with friends recently?

  57. How’s your family been doing?

  58. What’s been your go-to activity for relaxing?

  59. How have you been keeping in touch with people?

  60. What’s something you’ve been enjoying about the season?

  61. How’s your preparation going for upcoming events?

  62. What’s something you’re looking forward to next week?

  63. How have your evenings been lately?

  64. What’s something you’ve recently added to your routine?

  65. How’s your progress on your personal goals?

  66. What’s something you’ve accomplished recently?

  67. How has your appetite been lately?

  68. What’s something you’ve noticed in your neighborhood?

  69. How’s your budgeting or saving going?

  70. What’s something you’ve been doing for fun lately?

  71. How have you been handling the weather?

  72. What’s something you’ve been practicing or improving?

  73. How’s your connection been with coworkers or classmates?

  74. What’s something you’ve been listening to recently?

  75. How have you been feeling about your workload?

  76. What’s something you’ve been curious about lately?

  77. How’s your focus been today?

  78. What’s something you’ve been enjoying for lunch or dinner?

  79. How’s your progress with your exercise or sports?

  80. What’s something you’ve been thinking about trying soon?

  81. How has your sleep schedule been lately?

  82. What’s something you’ve been working on for yourself?

  83. How have you been finding time to relax?

  84. What’s something you’ve been planning for the future?

  85. How’s your overall mood been this month?

  86. What’s something you’ve been doing differently this week?

  87. How have you been balancing work and personal time?

  88. What’s something you’ve been telling yourself lately?

  89. How’s your morning routine going?

  90. What’s something you’ve been helping others with recently?

  91. How have you been keeping organized lately?

  92. What’s something you’ve been surprised by this week?

  93. How has your communication with friends or family been?

  94. What’s something you’ve been focusing on lately?

  95. How’s your preparation for upcoming deadlines going?

  96. What’s something you’ve been proud of lately?

  97. How’s your confidence been these days?

  98. What’s something you’ve been adjusting in your daily life?

  99. How have you been keeping your spirits up?

  100. What’s something you’ve been noticing about yourself lately?

Examples of Replies to Other Questions

1. How’s everything going for you today?

  • Pretty good so far, just taking it one thing at a time.

  • Not bad, just keeping busy.

2. What’s been keeping you busy lately?

  • Mostly work and errands.

  • Just everyday stuff around the house.

3. How have things been at work/school?

  • Busy but okay.

  • Pretty good, nothing major going on.

4. What’s been the highlight of your week so far?

  • Finally catching up with a friend.

  • Finishing something I’d been putting off.

5. How have you been feeling these days?

  • Tired but good.

  • Overall pretty positive.

6. What’s something new that’s happened since we last talked?

  • Started a new hobby.

  • Got a small win at work.

7. How’s your week been treating you?

  • It’s been okay, just a bit hectic.

  • Not bad, a mix of busy and quiet days.

8. What’s been on your mind recently?

  • Planning a few changes.

  • Trying to figure out my next steps.

9. How’s your schedule looking this month?

  • Pretty full, but manageable.

  • A few busy weeks ahead.

10. What’s been going well for you lately?

  • Been staying active.

  • Got my space organized.

11. How are things going with your family?

  • Everyone’s doing well, thankfully.

  • Pretty good, no big issues.

12. What’s been your biggest challenge this week?

  • Staying on top of deadlines.

  • Finding time to rest.

13. How have you been spending your evenings lately?

  • Mostly relaxing at home.

  • Watching shows or reading.

14. What’s something you’ve enjoyed doing recently?

  • Going for walks.

  • Trying new recipes.

15. How’s your day shaping up so far?

  • Not bad, moving along.

  • Busy, but manageable.

16. What’s one thing you’re looking forward to soon?

  • A weekend off.

  • Meeting up with friends.

17. How’s everything going with your current projects?

  • Slowly but surely.

  • Making steady progress.

18. What’s something exciting you’ve been working on?

  • A creative project.

  • Planning a trip.

19. How’s the weather been where you are?

  • Warm and sunny.

  • A bit unpredictable lately.

20. What’s been making you smile this week?

  • Funny videos online.

  • Time with friends.

21. How’s your energy level today?

  • Pretty good so far.

  • A little low, but hanging in.

22. What’s something you’ve learned in the past few days?

  • A new cooking trick.

  • A tip for organizing.

23. How have you been managing your time lately?

  • Better than before.

  • Still working on it.

24. What’s been a pleasant surprise for you this month?

  • An unexpected gift.

  • Hearing good news from a friend.

25. How’s your morning been so far?

  • Nice and calm.

  • A bit rushed, but fine.

26. What’s something that’s been challenging for you recently?

  • Sticking to my routine.

  • Getting enough rest.

27. How’s your health been lately?

  • Pretty steady.

  • A little tired, but okay.

28. What’s something you’ve been enjoying in your free time?

  • Listening to music.

  • Gardening.

29. How’s everything going with your friends?

  • We’ve been catching up more.

  • Everyone’s doing well.

30. What’s something you’re hoping to get done this week?

  • Finish a project.

  • Declutter a room.

31. How have you been staying motivated lately?

  • Setting small goals.

  • Rewarding myself for progress.

32. What’s been your favorite part of the day today?

  • Morning coffee.

  • Quiet time after lunch.

33. How’s your mood today compared to yesterday?

  • A little better.

  • About the same.

34. What’s been a recent highlight for you?

  • Seeing family.

  • Trying something new.

35. How’s your work/study load right now?

  • Busy but doable.

  • Light at the moment.

36. What’s something you’ve been thinking about changing?

  • My daily routine.

  • How I spend weekends.

37. How have your mornings been lately?

  • Early starts.

  • A bit slow.

38. What’s something you’ve been grateful for this week?

  • Good health.

  • Supportive friends.

39. How’s your commute or travel been recently?

  • Smooth and easy.

  • A little longer than usual.

40. What’s something new you’ve tried lately?

  • A different workout.

  • A new dish.

41. How have you been keeping busy this weekend?

  • Cleaning and errands.

  • Catching up on shows.

42. What’s something that’s made you laugh recently?

  • A friend’s joke.

  • A silly video.

43. How’s your planning for next month going?

  • Just starting on it.

  • Almost done.

44. What’s been the best part of your week so far?

  • Having a day to myself.

  • A fun conversation.

45. How’s everything going with your hobbies?

  • Making good progress.

  • Still learning new things.

46. What’s something you’ve been enjoying at work/school?

  • Working with my team.

  • Learning new skills.

47. How has your mood been lately?

  • Steady and calm.

  • Up and down.

48. What’s been the most relaxing part of your day today?

  • My morning coffee.

  • Listening to music.

49. How’s your schedule looking for next week?

  • Pretty packed.

  • A mix of busy and free days.

50. What’s something you’ve been wanting to learn?

  • A new language.

  • How to bake bread.

51. How’s everything going with your health and fitness?

  • Slowly improving.

  • Staying consistent.

52. What’s something you’ve been reading or watching lately?

  • A mystery novel.

  • A new series online.

53. How’s your current project or assignment coming along?

  • Nearly finished.

  • Still in the early stages.

54. What’s been the biggest change for you this year?

  • A new job.

  • Moving to a new place.

55. How have you been managing stress lately?

  • Taking breaks.

  • Staying organized.

56. What’s something you’ve been talking about with friends recently?

  • Upcoming plans.

  • Funny memories.

57. How’s your family been doing?

  • Pretty well.

  • Everyone’s healthy.

58. What’s been your go-to activity for relaxing?

  • Watching TV.

  • Listening to music.

59. How have you been keeping in touch with people?

  • Texting and calls.

  • Video chats.

60. What’s something you’ve been enjoying about the season?

  • The weather.

  • Seasonal foods.

61. How’s your preparation going for upcoming events?

  • Almost ready.

  • Still a few things left.

62. What’s something you’re looking forward to next week?

  • A day off.

  • Seeing friends.

63. How have your evenings been lately?

  • Quiet and relaxing.

  • Catching up on chores.

64. What’s something you’ve recently added to your routine?

  • Morning walks.

  • Journaling.

65. How’s your progress on your personal goals?

  • Slow but steady.

  • Better than before.

66. What’s something you’ve accomplished recently?

  • Finished a book.

  • Cleaned my workspace.

67. How has your appetite been lately?

  • Pretty good.

  • Not as strong as usual.

68. What’s something you’ve noticed in your neighborhood?

  • New houses being built.

  • More people out walking.

69. How’s your budgeting or saving going?

  • On track.

  • Needs a little work.

70. What’s something you’ve been doing for fun lately?

  • Playing games.

  • Trying new recipes.

71. How have you been handling the weather?

  • Staying indoors more.

  • Enjoying it while it lasts.

72. What’s something you’ve been practicing or improving?

  • My cooking.

  • Time management.

73. How’s your connection been with coworkers or classmates?

  • Pretty good.

  • We’ve been talking more.

74. What’s something you’ve been listening to recently?

  • A new podcast.

  • Old favorite songs.

75. How have you been feeling about your workload?

  • It’s manageable.

  • A bit heavy at times.

76. What’s something you’ve been curious about lately?

  • How to fix things around the house.

  • A new hobby.

77. How’s your focus been today?

  • Pretty sharp.

  • Drifting a little.

78. What’s something you’ve been enjoying for lunch or dinner?

  • Fresh salads.

  • Homemade pasta.

79. How’s your progress with your exercise or sports?

  • Getting stronger.

  • Slow but steady.

80. What’s something you’ve been thinking about trying soon?

  • A new workout class.

  • Painting.

81. How has your sleep schedule been lately?

  • Better than before.

  • Needs some work.

82. What’s something you’ve been working on for yourself?

  • Being more patient.

  • Staying organized.

83. How have you been finding time to relax?

  • Short breaks during the day.

  • Saying no to extra tasks.

84. What’s something you’ve been planning for the future?

  • A trip.

  • Home improvements.

85. How’s your overall mood been this month?

  • Steady.

  • Up and down.

86. What’s something you’ve been doing differently this week?

  • Changing my schedule.

  • Trying new recipes.

87. How have you been balancing work and personal time?

  • Setting boundaries.

  • Planning my days better.

88. What’s something you’ve been telling yourself lately?

  • Take it one step at a time.

  • You’ve got this.

89. How’s your morning routine going?

  • Pretty smooth.

  • Still adjusting.

90. What’s something you’ve been helping others with recently?

  • Moving furniture.

  • Giving advice.

91. How have you been keeping organized lately?

  • Using a planner.

  • Cleaning as I go.

92. What’s something you’ve been surprised by this week?

  • A nice message from a friend.

  • How fast the week went.

93. How has your communication with friends or family been?

  • More frequent.

  • About the same.

94. What’s something you’ve been focusing on lately?

  • Health and fitness.

  • Learning a skill.

95. How’s your preparation for upcoming deadlines going?

  • On track.

  • Cutting it close.

96. What’s something you’ve been proud of lately?

  • Finishing a big task.

  • Helping someone out.

97. How’s your confidence been these days?

  • Better than before.

  • A little shaky at times.

98. What’s something you’ve been adjusting in your daily life?

  • Sleep schedule.

  • Meal planning.

99. How have you been keeping your spirits up?

  • Staying in touch with friends.

  • Watching uplifting shows.

100. What’s something you’ve been noticing about yourself lately?

  • I’m more patient.

  • I handle stress better.