“How have you been?” and “How are you? (Explained)
“How have you been?” and “How are you? (Explained)
"How have you been?" is present perfect; "How are you?" is present tense.
"How have you been?" is present perfect; "How are you?" is present tense.
These questions on your mood and well-being are likely answered briefly.
These questions on your mood and well-being are likely answered briefly.
“How are you?” is more formal than “How have you been?”
“How are you?” is more formal than “How have you been?”
"How are you?" acknowledges concern, "How have you been?" is more casual.
"How are you?" might be used in emails to sound casual.
"How are you?" might be used in emails to sound casual.
But "How have you been?" is also still appropriate for emails.
But "How have you been?" is also still appropriate for emails.
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