WHAT TO DO: 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?