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This is quite funny for me because at first I didn't understand what the problem is. In German, if you ask this question, it is expected that your question is
by bootloop 3y ago
This is quite funny for me because at first I didn't understand what the problem is.
In German, if you ask this question, it is expected that your question is genuine and you can expect an answer (Although usually people don't use this opportunity to unload there emotional package, but it can happen!)
Whereas in Englisch you assume this is just a hello and nothing more.
- manojlds 3y agoIn England people say "You all right" and move on without even waiting for a response!
- qingcharles 3y agoIn America it's even worse because they say "What's up?" in the same way we Brits say "Alright?", but "What's up?" to me like the person has detected something wrong with you and wants to know what the problem is. At least "Alright?" is more generally asking for your status. Of course, both are generally rhetorical, which must be confusing for some foreigners learning English, especially with the correct response to "Alright?" being "Alright?" and similarly with "What's up?".
- mbg721 3y agoI believe the correct response is "Chicken butt," but maybe I'm in very exclusive company in responding that way.