How Are You?

#Happiness

How Are You?

How to ask if everything Is ok when itʼs clearly not

Updated: 2025.06.23

5 min read · Intermediate

How Are You?

요즘 어떻게 지내?

Articles

30 Questions to Engage Someone Beyond ‘How Are You?’

Videos

Difficult Conversations Made Easy | Joy Baldridge | TEDxUCCI

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you ever helped a friend who was going through a difficult time? What did you do?

힘든 시기를 겪고 있는 친구를 도와준 적이 있나요? 어떻게 도와줬나요?

Why is it important to ask open-ended questions instead of just “Are you okay?”

“괜찮아요?”라는 질문 대신 개방형 질문을 하는 것이 중요한 이유는 무엇인가요?

How can you tell if someone might be struggling, even if they don’t say anything directly?

누군가가 직접적으로 말하지 않더라도 힘들어하는지 어떻게 알 수 있나요?

Do you think it's easy or difficult to talk about emotions with others? Why?

다른 사람들과 감정에 대해 이야기하는 것이 쉽다고 생각하시나요, 어렵다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Have you ever had a conversation with someone where just listening helped them feel better? What was it about?

누군가의 이야기를 들어주는 것만으로도 기분이 나아지는 대화를 나눈 적이 있나요? 어떤 대화였나요?

Why is it important to check your own emotions before helping someone else?

다른 사람을 돕기 전에 자신의 감정을 확인하는 것이 중요한 이유는 무엇인가요?

What are some ways to create a comfortable environment for a serious conversation?

진지한 대화를 위한 편안한 환경을 만드는 방법에는 어떤 것들이 있나요?

Q10

Do you agree that even silence and body language can show support? Why or why not?

침묵과 바디랭귀지로도 지지를 표현할 수 있다는 것에 동의하시나요? 왜 또는 왜 그렇지 않나요?

Q11

What do you usually do to follow up with friends or family when they are going through something difficult?

친구나 가족이 힘든 일을 겪을 때 보통 어떻게 안부를 챙기는 편인가요?

Q12

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

stashed

hidden or stored something away secretly or safely

Ví dụ

She stashed some money in her drawer for emergencies.

Ví dụ

He stashed snacks in his backpack before the trip.

idyllic

extremely peaceful, happy, and picturesque, often in a natural setting

Ví dụ

They spent their honeymoon on an idyllic island.

Ví dụ

The cottage by the lake was the perfect idyllic retreat.

vulnerability

the state of being open to harm, damage, or attack

Ví dụ

Emotional vulnerability can lead to deeper relationships.

Ví dụ

The software had a serious security vulnerability.

confidentiality

the state of keeping information private or secret

Ví dụ

The company takes client confidentiality very seriously.

Ví dụ

Doctors are required to maintain patient confidentiality.

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