Web unless you want to start a long conversation, you can reply in one of these ways:

How to answer how are you if you're not okay. Much like the sketch in the monty python. It would work a bit like how ya doin? in this video. I got a pay rise last month.

Web however, if you’re not feeling great, it’s okay to be honest as long as you’re comfortable sharing. Web 3 answers sorted by: Why do we find it so hard to admit when we’re not ok?

Web “good” = okay “okay” = not okay “alright” = not very good, but there’s no point getting into it now “um… ok, i guess” = really not okay, but i don’t have the. I'm not okay, you're not okay, and that's okay! I'm not okay, you're more not okay

Web sometimes it’s best not to answer: Web anyone can stick their head in the sand and say “i’m fine” when they’re not. 7 ways you're jinxing your own happiness;

There are plenty of ways we can ask, “are you okay” without using the phrase. “not a lot” is a little less common. If you find yourself in.

This answer can sound either more neutral or slightly positive, depending on your tone. Web here’s what she had to say. When you respond with “not bad,” it means you’re not great.