how are you doing

Checking in phrase

A greeting that asks about someone's state or wellbeing, though rarely expecting a detailed answer.

Like how are you, it functions as a social nicety rather than a genuine inquiry: Hey, how are you doing?

Fine, thanks.

The question can probe more deeply when asked with concern or emphasis: How are you doing after the divorce?

Related

hey · good morning · howdy · good afternoon · good evening · what's new · what's going on · nice to meet you · long time no see · greetings · salutations · sup

Opposites
communicative depth

how are you doingpenny for your thoughts

Invitation to speak up

social function

how are you doingleave me alone

Demand for solitude

go away · goodbye · farewell · get lost · silence

meeting vs. parting

how are you doinggoodbye

Departing salutation

farewell · see you later · take care · so long · bye

Family

doing, being, undoing

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G