Contest – Best Response to “How Are You Doing?”
Recently I had a discussion with some business leaders regarding our language and how it affects our state of mind and attitude. Specifically, we talked about the answer to the most common question in America, “How are you doing?” The typical response, “Fine. How are you?” doesn’t do much to boost our attitude or outlook on our day.
We started brainstorming alternative and positive answers such as:
“Terrific!” ~ “I am unbelievable” ~ “If I was doing any better I’d be twins” ~ “If I was doing any better, vitamins would be taking ME!” (my personal all time favorite)
Here is my challenge to you: I want to know YOUR best response to the questions “How are you doing?” Post your answers below. I will review all of the submission and choose the winners on Thursday, March 27, 2008.
Here are the prizes:
First Place – Freedom Personal Development hooded sweatshirt
Second Place – Freedom Personal Development water bottle
Third Place – Freedom Personal Development mouse pad
Winners will be contacted by email and the winning submissions will be posted on the blog March 27. Bonus points given if you actually start USING your response!
Be Free!
Roger Seip
VP of New Product Development
tanks, very good. tres bien. mui bien e feliz. muito bem e feliz.
Comment by jorge costa — March 13, 2008 @ 7:56 am
Massive!!!
Comment by Joao baio — March 13, 2008 @ 8:42 am
Fuzzy as a peach!!!
Comment by Stefanie — March 13, 2008 @ 11:20 am
If i was doing any better vitamins would be taking ME! That MUST be the winner if it is your favorite of all time (:
Today Roger… i am Perfect.
Be FREE!
Comment by eric — March 13, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
Freaking Fantastic
Comment by Katie — March 13, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
happy becuase I learn every day one new thing
Comment by Maria Manuel Gamelas — March 13, 2008 @ 12:43 pm
I am so excellent, if there was a law against it I would be arrested.
Comment by David Butterfield — March 13, 2008 @ 2:40 pm
I feel really good because everyday I flip my world, inside out!
Comment by Ant — March 13, 2008 @ 5:33 pm
Thanks for asking! I am doing so great that my Mom tells me to quit smilin’ all the time or my face will freeze that way!
Comment by Loren — March 13, 2008 @ 5:34 pm
I’m feeling like ME!
Comment by Ana — March 13, 2008 @ 6:05 pm
more happier than Celine Dion when sing better than the other musicians
Comment by masm — March 13, 2008 @ 6:06 pm
Fabulantastic!
Comment by Bobkat — March 13, 2008 @ 6:29 pm
These are great! Keep ‘em coming, I love collecting these. Can’t wait to see who wins the contest- someone from Portugal or Spain perhaps?
Roger
Comment by Roger — March 13, 2008 @ 7:51 pm
Eu vou bem muito obrigado
Digo-te com muito carinho
se m
Comment by Jo — March 13, 2008 @ 9:56 pm
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Comment by Alice — March 14, 2008 @ 3:50 am
One of my friend’s responded to me asking how he was by saying “if I was any better, I’d be you.”
Comment by Jodi — March 14, 2008 @ 11:24 am
I am the one! Money Flows to Me Like an Un-Ending River!
Comment by Bill Crane — March 14, 2008 @ 1:37 pm
I will well …
I feel I am well …
Always happy and with the joy ..
My days are more magic!
Comment by Tiago Batista — March 15, 2008 @ 11:39 am
I’m Fantastic! If I were any better, I’d be arrested!
Comment by Laura Rude — March 23, 2008 @ 1:19 pm
I’m Bouncier than the Easter Bunny!
Comment by Sarah Hunter — March 23, 2008 @ 1:22 pm
Great – Every day above ground is a great day!
Having more fun than a human should be alowed to have with their cloths on!
Comment by Leo Francis — April 8, 2008 @ 8:52 am
If I were any better, I’d have my own page on Wikipedia.
If I were any better, Energizer would give me my own drum.
If I were any better, I’d have my own flag.
If I were any better, I’d be illegal.
Comment by Sean Lewis — April 17, 2008 @ 7:08 am
The best one I have heard is from Dame Ramsey, the financial guy, who always responds with “I’m better than I deserve.” It is a humble response, which always makes me more grateful for how I am doing.
Comment by Mel Campbell — April 18, 2008 @ 10:53 am
better than charlie manson
Comment by brotimg — May 15, 2008 @ 6:34 pm
living and learning
Comment by brotimg — May 15, 2008 @ 6:37 pm
Totally Charged. Don’t get to close though, somtimes sparks shoot out my nipples.
Comment by Brian — June 17, 2008 @ 5:27 pm
I am doing great, in fact I can’t wait until tommorrow. I am getting better every day.
Comment by Jeff McElroy — July 3, 2008 @ 1:46 pm
I’m doing so well that I have to sit on my hands to keep from waving at everyone.
Comment by Chris Brewster — July 6, 2008 @ 10:49 pm
Better than MOST, not as good as SOME.
Comment by FRED — July 20, 2008 @ 6:34 pm
Living the American Dream one Day at a time.
Comment by MATT BORICH — July 20, 2008 @ 8:54 pm
Simple one that get’s lots of, “I haven’t heard that one in a long time…” responses.
How ‘ya doing?
Spiffy!
Comment by Russell — August 4, 2008 @ 1:35 pm
Ducky!
Comment by Bill Loden — August 7, 2008 @ 10:29 am
If I were any better you’d have to tie me down ’cause I’d fly to the moon.
I just made tha one up on the spot but, it is soooo good…… Believe me, it is.
Comment by David Shoup — September 12, 2008 @ 11:27 pm
Pretty good, but I’ll be even better once I see you smile.
Comment by Bruce Whitaker — September 24, 2008 @ 2:09 pm
If you are doing well: “Better than I deserve!”
If you are doing bad: “Broke and hungry!”
Comment by Matt — October 22, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
I am good, but, more importantly: how are you?
Comment by Matt steffen — November 24, 2008 @ 7:19 pm
I am finer than a frog hair.
Comment by Jeff Beyer — November 26, 2008 @ 9:23 am
How are you?
“Better then most, not as good as some”
Comment by John Grove — December 3, 2008 @ 12:43 pm
How are you?
“Dandy, like cotton candy”
Comment by John Grove — December 4, 2008 @ 2:36 pm
-really good now that i saw you
-im still alive
Comment by J — January 24, 2009 @ 6:00 pm
“Better than ever…”
Comment by Nathaniel — January 29, 2009 @ 8:48 am
I’m as happy as if I had good sense.
Comment by Michael — February 20, 2009 @ 2:58 pm
Excellent, but improving!
Comment by Steve — March 9, 2009 @ 4:46 am
hangin’ in there like a hair in a biscuit!
Comment by - Joe — March 12, 2009 @ 2:48 pm
Roger,
I realize this is too late for the contest however I thought you would enjoy this..
” I am about 26% better now that I’ve seen you.”
Comment by Wayne — April 2, 2009 @ 10:26 am
If i were any better, i would be in heaven.
or
Living the Dream
Comment by Mike Dunham — April 21, 2009 @ 2:30 pm
If I were any better, Brad and Angelina would be adopting me!
If I were any better, Jay Leno would be collecting me!
If I were a drug, I’d be illegal!
I’m so good, my feet are six inches off the ground!
I’m so good, the next hybrid car will run on me!
I’m better than sliced bread!
I’m better than Barney Rubble at a shoe convention!
I’m better than Joan Rivers at a plastic surgeon’s convention!
I’m so good, motivational speakers just show a picture of me and then leave!
Comment by Adam Jacobs — April 24, 2009 @ 3:17 pm
Damn near flawless.
Comment by Brent Bowser — April 27, 2009 @ 7:53 pm
The best I can be and half as good as you!
Comment by Brent Bowser — April 27, 2009 @ 7:53 pm
“Living your dream…I am living your dream right now!”
Comment by Levon — April 28, 2009 @ 10:20 am
peachy keen [:
tippy tappy with a song in my heart ;D
Comment by shiori — May 14, 2009 @ 9:37 am
If I was any better I would have to run backwards to keep from flying.
Comment by Jeff Newman — May 15, 2009 @ 12:06 pm
i’m pretty happy
Comment by cass — May 20, 2009 @ 9:33 pm
Some responses I use:
-I hate myself and want to die.
-I’m mentally unstable.
-I have a stomachache and my back hurts.
Comment by Blake — June 29, 2009 @ 5:28 am
~ Doing great, but I’ll get over it.
Comment by Tabitha — July 18, 2009 @ 11:57 am
I’m as happy as a puppy with two peters!
Comment by jojo — August 1, 2009 @ 12:49 am
Better than I deserve!
Comment by John — September 1, 2009 @ 12:48 pm
I’m happier than a pig in $h!t
Comment by chris — September 25, 2009 @ 1:17 pm
i know its over, and the rewards are pretty meh
i usually answer: I’m fine, mind you own business
always works
Comment by andy — September 26, 2009 @ 3:08 pm
much better .. according to my psychiatrist
Comment by skip — October 11, 2009 @ 10:12 am
I’m functioning within homeostasis.
Comment by David — October 13, 2009 @ 11:09 am
I’m most content. (Which does raise a few too many eyebrows)
Comment by Callum — November 15, 2009 @ 10:23 am
I’m better than most, not a good as some.
Comment by Patrick — December 11, 2009 @ 10:49 pm
“Why? What did you hear?”
Comment by Adam — December 21, 2009 @ 10:18 pm
I’m great–I woke up this morning!
Comment by Bob — January 6, 2010 @ 8:31 am
Not too Shabby!
Comment by Eanna — January 15, 2010 @ 5:14 am
one sure to raise an eyebrow or two..
Orgasmic!!!
Comment by walter — January 18, 2010 @ 1:33 pm
I am great, on the top of the world!!!
Comment by Talha — February 2, 2010 @ 6:50 am
If I was any better I couldn’t stand myself…
Super, I woke up again…
Still kickin….
Comment by Steve — February 27, 2010 @ 9:21 pm
A bit gaseous…oh.. wait… never mind.
Comment by Jon — March 11, 2010 @ 3:59 pm
I’m livin the dream
Comment by Karen — March 24, 2010 @ 6:14 pm
Good enough
Comment by Tony — June 1, 2010 @ 9:44 pm
hahaha here is a good one.
Im actually realllly good, If I was any better they would change the U in butter to an E.
Comment by Ryan — July 20, 2010 @ 8:20 am
I’m fantastic, just ask anyone.
Actually went to this site to see something besides the one I usually use. If I were any better, I’d be twins.
Loved many of these responses. Thanks everyone for sharing.
Comment by James — August 5, 2010 @ 3:46 pm
When asked how I am, I usually say, “Easy. Spread the word.”
Comment by Edward — August 6, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
Another response I use is: “I’ve been better but I got over it.”
Comment by Edward — August 6, 2010 @ 4:11 pm
Still breathing oxygen!
Comment by Riadh — August 14, 2010 @ 1:45 am
Hey!! as according to me the best answer to HOW YOU DOING? is tht: I’m Grr8 n enjoting lyf to da fullest!!
Comment by Abeera Bukhari — October 9, 2010 @ 8:43 am
YOU WILL NEVER KNOW!!
Comment by kakolukia — October 9, 2010 @ 4:42 pm
I’m Super! Thanks for asking!
Comment by Jeff — October 22, 2010 @ 5:01 pm
If I look down and see I’m above the ground, I know I’m having a great day.
Comment by Andy — October 23, 2010 @ 3:03 pm
I’m a Clam.
Happy as a clam.
Jim Dandy!
Couldn’t be better!
Super Duper!
Walking on Air!
Happier than a barrel of monkeys.
Comment by Nan — November 6, 2010 @ 11:58 pm
Great its teh Best day ever
Comment by James — November 16, 2010 @ 10:41 pm
The best I ever heard: If I were any better, I’d have to sit on my hands to keep from waving at passing cars.
And: I’ve been better, but it costs more.
Comment by Richard R — December 15, 2010 @ 6:05 am
if i were any better i would be jealous of my self
Comment by Chris — December 19, 2010 @ 4:41 pm
If I was any better, I’d have to sit on my hands to keep from clapping.
Comment by D-Ray — December 21, 2010 @ 10:08 pm
i’am doing awsome
Comment by sahib — December 23, 2010 @ 3:24 am
If I were any better you would want to kick me in the shin
If I were any better you would want to strangle me
If I were any better you would want to kick my ass
Twice as good as some, twice as good as the rest
Comment by Jason Clark — January 12, 2011 @ 12:47 pm
i was doing great until i found out that research causes cancer in rats
Comment by Jason Clark — January 12, 2011 @ 1:15 pm
FANTASTIC… until you came along…
Comment by Bob John — February 1, 2011 @ 11:15 pm
Better than Obama’s approval ratings.
Comment by Andy — February 2, 2011 @ 11:08 am
Just trying to maintain.
Comment by Matthew — February 3, 2011 @ 2:21 pm
You want to know more about the other person before you tell them anything about yourself. I am a 22 year old product brokerage owner, and I only want to help others succeed. Generally, 97% of people fail in their businesses because they focus on the point of teaching people. The solution: Ask questions. Find out what is being looked for.
Hi, How are you doing?
Depends on how you’re doing. (Compliment- Nice boots by the way.)
-Johnny Truong
Product Brokerage Company Owner
Administrative Business Entrepreneur
(240) 401- 7081(Voicemail)
workingjohnny@gmail.com (E-mail)
(301) 947- 4370(Fax)
marketamerica.com/johnnyt (Online Mall)
P.O. Box 7504
Gaithersburg, MD 20898 (Mail)
Comment by Johnny — February 14, 2011 @ 1:42 pm
I’m much better now that you’re here!
I am blessed and highly favored!
I am loved with The LOVE of an everlasting Saviour.
I am too blessed to be depressed!
…to infinity and beyond!
Comment by Kathleen Ross — February 19, 2011 @ 8:21 am
Not as good as I once was, but better than I’ve have been.
Comment by Richard R — February 19, 2011 @ 9:09 am
If I were any better, I’d be twins!
Comment by Brian B. — March 3, 2011 @ 1:28 pm
i am functioning within established parameters
Comment by A.M — April 30, 2011 @ 12:23 am
Rocking! Every day is new opportunities.
Comment by Vaibhav — May 3, 2011 @ 10:04 am
Excelent! I could not ask for more.
Comment by ED — May 23, 2011 @ 2:03 am
Not as good as you but i’m trying harder every day.
Comment by Craig P — June 19, 2011 @ 5:03 pm
For 5 years I’ve been using this one and had more smiles from it than from any other. It’s a conversation starter or at least makes people look up for a second or two.
Hi, How are you doing?
Another day in paradise.
Comment by Bryan — July 8, 2011 @ 11:31 pm
Wonderful, fantastic and Top class.
Comment by Sahas — July 17, 2011 @ 7:02 am
I have 3 pat answers…
1. Great, now that I know you are on the job (always gets a smile…).
2. Physically and emotionally exhausted, but not complaining. (sometimes gets a smile).
and the third is actually an answer to a variant of the question.
“How do you feel”…
3. with my hands
Comment by Ed Kloess — July 18, 2011 @ 5:24 pm
Walking on sunshine !
Comment by Christina — July 23, 2011 @ 9:00 am
I’m broke but I’m happy, I’m poor but I’m kind
I’m short but I’m healthy, yeah
I’m high but I’m grounded, I’m sane but I’m overwhelmed
I’m lost but I’m hopeful, baby
What it all comes down to
Is that everything’s gonna be fine, fine, fine
‘Cause I’ve got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is giving a high five
I feel drunk but I’m sober, I’m young and I’m underpaid
I’m tired but I’m working, yeah
I care but I’m restless, I’m here but I’m really gone
I’m wrong and I’m sorry baby
What it all comes down to
Is that everything is going to be quite alright
‘Cause I’ve got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is flicking a cigarette
What it all comes down to
Is that I haven’t got it all figured out just yet
‘Cause I’ve got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is giving a peace sign
I’m free but I’m focused, I’m green but I’m wise
I’m hard but I’m friendly, baby
I’m sad but I’m laughing, I’m brave but I’m chicken shit
I’m sick but I’m pretty baby
And what it all boils down to
Is that no one’s really got it figured out just yet
I’ve got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is playing the piano
And what it all comes down to, my friends, yeah
Is that everything is just fine fine fine
I’ve got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is hailing a taxi cab. From “Hand in my pocket” … Alannis Morrisette
Comment by Christina — July 23, 2011 @ 9:12 am
feeling like godman…u tell how are you?
Comment by niks — July 31, 2011 @ 5:20 am
Better than I deserve I have used for years. I never remember where I got it from but almost everyone comments, “I have never heard that before, really?”
Comment by Jeff — August 14, 2011 @ 1:43 am
“Depends on whose asking.”
Comment by Jeff — August 14, 2011 @ 1:45 am
“It’s nothing a million dollars can’t change.”
Comment by Jeff — August 14, 2011 @ 1:46 am
I’m Cool like an ice cream!!!
Comment by Saarah — August 30, 2011 @ 10:18 pm
I’m just working harder than a one armed sheet rock cutter.
Comment by Jake Turner — September 15, 2011 @ 3:11 pm
If I had a tail, I’d be waggin’ it…
Comment by Jim Burvee — September 21, 2011 @ 1:04 pm
Could be better, could be worse.
Comment by Nancy — September 22, 2011 @ 9:54 am
As good As a Willy Wonka with a chocolate bar.
Comment by kendra — September 29, 2011 @ 7:45 pm
I’m half a dog……well I’m standing on two feet aren’t I?
Comment by Travis Williams — October 1, 2011 @ 1:17 pm
My personal favorite:
I’m kickin like a bow legged chicken!
Comment by Lance — October 5, 2011 @ 1:23 pm
I’m better than I was and I was pretty good.
Comment by John Mowery — October 25, 2011 @ 8:23 am
Still makin’ the pretty women jump and shout.
Comment by ToddA — October 28, 2011 @ 1:00 pm
As always I’m wondefully well, feelin on top of d world.
Comment by Sandeep Haridasan — November 13, 2011 @ 12:24 am
beautiful, happy and well adjusted
Comment by brenda — November 15, 2011 @ 5:44 am
“HOW ARE YOU TODAY?”…………
I’m SWELLELLAGENT!!!
(with a big smile…) I’m as mean as ever!
Comment by cj plumb — November 21, 2011 @ 8:48 am
Terribly Wonderful
Comment by edward — November 23, 2011 @ 8:54 pm
“Life is Beautiful”
Comment by Avinash Sharma — December 2, 2011 @ 5:32 am
I’m one with the Universe.
Comment by Sterling — December 9, 2011 @ 10:10 am
“I’m Sparkling With Happiness – Absolutely Postitively Fantastic!!”
Comment by Bill "Produce" Prosperity — December 11, 2011 @ 7:56 pm
Well I’m alive arn’t I.
Comment by Ems — December 28, 2011 @ 4:17 pm
How are you doing?
Living for the moment!
Comment by Dave Ross — December 29, 2011 @ 8:52 am
My indian names not “Are You” it’s “Struggling Turtle”.
Comment by Ben — January 16, 2012 @ 10:58 pm
I’m doing great, cause I’m talking to you.
Comment by Louisa — January 26, 2012 @ 8:12 am
If it weren’t for my ball and chain, I’d just float away!
Comment by LDee — February 11, 2012 @ 1:46 pm
When asking you, how are you? Answer this way.
I’m good. Thank God for a wonderful life!
Comment by amalia laurente — March 14, 2012 @ 9:25 pm
Fine, why do you ask? OR Fine, leave me alone!
Comment by Brenda King — April 4, 2012 @ 11:26 am
Okay, okay. I’ll be positive. “I’m fine, and very thankful to those who came before me. Thank you for asking.”
I’m also thankful for this blog. It’s quite uplifting.
Comment by Brenda King — April 4, 2012 @ 11:59 am
Any better I’d be a franchise!
Comment by Steve — April 5, 2012 @ 4:20 pm
barely alive
Comment by Anonymous — April 8, 2012 @ 8:16 pm
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Comment by receptors multiple — April 20, 2012 @ 10:01 am
I’m stable but I can change.
Last time I felt this good it was illegal
fine as fish hair
I could be better but it would cost more
groovey
I’m so tickled Elmo has put a hit out on me
Comment by Reppand — May 2, 2012 @ 8:18 am
I’m pretty good today, better than yesterday, but Im pretty sure I’m gonna be awesome tomorrow
I’m an orgasm away from greatness!
Ask my baby’s mother….shes the one controlling my life
Comment by Curious — May 16, 2012 @ 8:18 am