We say, “How are you doing?” and “Are you ok?” to ask about one’s condition. Meanwhilw, the sentences “I’m fine.” and “No, I am not. I am tired.” are used to state a person’s condition. When we ask a person’s condition. He/she may feel well or unwell. When a person feels unwell, ask what is wrong with him/her by asking, “What’s the matter with you?”
Here are the expressions to ask about and state one’s condition.
| Asking about one’s condition | Stating one’s condition |
|---|---|
| How are you? | I am fine |
| How are you doing? | I am great |
| How’s life? | Very well |
| How are you feeling now? | I’m not very good. |
| Are you ok? | No, I am not. I have a flu. |