- Will it take long?
- Will it take a long time?
- Will it take a long time to finish?
- When do you think it’ll be done?
- When do you think it might be done?
- Could you tell me when you think it might be done?
- Do you have any idea how long it might take?
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How do you ask what someone is doing?
- How are things?
- How are things going?
- Hi, how are you?
- How are you doing?
How do you politely ask someone how they are doing?
- How are things?
- How are things going?
- Hi, how are you?
- How are you doing?
How do you ask respectfully?
- Excuse me, could you help me pick this up?
- Pardon me, could you help me?
- Pardon me, could you give me a hand?
- Could you explain this to me?
How do you ask someone if they have finished something?
- Will it take long?
- Will it take a long time?
- Will it take a long time to finish?
- When do you think it’ll be done?
- When do you think it might be done?
- Could you tell me when you think it might be done?
- Do you have any idea how long it might take?
What can I ask instead of how are you?
- How are you today?
- How are you holding up?
- I’ve been thinking about you lately. How are you doing?
- What’s been on your mind recently?
- Is there any type of support you need right now?
- Are you anxious about anything? Are you feeling down at all?
How do you check someone?
- Please let me know if I can help in any way. …
- I’m so sorry to hear about ___. …
- I know you’re having a hard time, and I’m here if you want to talk. …
- Sending you positive vibes. …
- I’m so sorry for your loss.
How do you ask if someone is OK?
- Look for signs of distress. Sometimes it’s not hard to tell that a friend is going through a rough time. …
- Time it right. …
- Make sure you’re ready. …
- Listen carefully. …
- Speak with care. …
- Offer help. …
- Share your story. …
- Remind them how much you care.
How do you ask someone’s day?
- What is something you did today that you’d love to do every day?
- What do you know today that you didn’t know yesterday?
- Tell me something that made you laugh.
- Did anything make you feel frustrated?
- What was the best thing that happened?
How do I make a polite request?
- “Do you mind…?.”
- “Would you mind…?
- “Could I…?”
- “Would it be ok if…?”
- “Would it be possible…?”
- “Would you be willing to…?”
How do I make a request?
- Can you give me the book?
- Could you please take off your raincoat?
- Could you please take me to the dentist?
- Would you be kind enough to repair my computer?
- Do you think you could take me to the supermarket?
- Could I ask you to take me home?
- Can you tell me what happened?
How do you ask for something professionally?
- Lead with the ask. …
- Establish your credibility. …
- Make the way forward clear. …
- If you’re asking a question, propose a solution. …
- Be scannable. …
- Give them a deadline. …
- Write your subject lines like headlines. …
- Edit your messages ruthlessly.
What can I say instead of I am fine?
- Not bad.
- Not too shabby.
- Can’t complain.
- Pretty good.
What are some personal questions?
- Why are you passionate about what you do?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?
- What do you think makes a good leader?
- Do you think money is important?
- What makes you the happiest?
- What is the most surprising fact you’ve learnt about yourself?
- What are you afraid of?
How do you start a conversation?
- Ask for information. A great way to start a conversation is to ask for information from the person you want to talk to. …
- Pay a compliment. …
- Comment on something pleasant. …
- Introduce yourself. …
- Offer help. …
- Mention a shared experience. …
- Praise the person. …
- Ask about them.
How can you tell if someone is texting?
- From the text messaging app, open Settings. …
- Go to Chat features, Text Messages, or Conversations. …
- Turn on (or turn off) the Read Receipts, Send Read Receipts, or Request Receipt toggle switches, depending on your phone and what you want to do.
