and also, how do you greet when you meet your friends, parents, or teachers? "how's it going?""What's up?""How's everything going?" I think asking these questions is big culture of English. We, Japanese, don't have such greeting culture. (we often mention the weather of that day) I always say "I'm good", even if I feel depressed at that time.
Often in the USA, people just say "I'm good!" or "I am doing well" or "pretty good" despite how they are feeling. I think the reason is that it is just meant as a greeting for small talk and not to be taken to seriously-meaning not to stimulate a in depth discussion. Some people like to be honest and say "I am not feeling too good" or "Ehh, it could be a better day" but it really depends on the person. Then, they proceed to ask the other person how they are doing.
To Friends: What's up?, Hey!, How's it goin'?, What's happening?, Yo!, Hey buddy!
To Teachers: It's usually much more formal. Good Morning Mrs. NAME or Mr. NAME. How are you?
To Parents: It can be casual or semiformal. Hey Mom/Dad!, Hi Mom/Dad!, How's it going?, What's up Mom/Dad?
These are just the phrases I hear on a daily basis but it is really upto you! I find it interesting that in Japan, people just begin by talking about the weather! Usually weather conversations and other similar talks usually follow the initial greeting!
Hope that helps
I always reply to with diferent ways, sometimes jus like that ''oo hi, pretty well !!!, what about you? are you okey? )) " If I fell sad I only reply the truth to people who is closest to me , but sometime I say to everyone the truth what I'm feeling that time, I think that's great.
I always reply to "Hello! How are you?" with some variation on "I'm fine, how are you?" It's just a friendship ritual, it is not an opportunity to communicate information.
Usually, in America or English speaking countries, when greeting friends or family, you can use informal greetings, such as "Hey/ Hi." "How's it going? What's up?"
When speaking to teachers, it's a little more formal, but not too different from speaking with your parents. You address them as 'Mrs./ Mr.(name)' unless you are at equal grounds or level with them or if they are no longer your teacher and you are an adult.
No one really criticizes others on greetings with friends or family or aquaintances unless the circumstances call for it otherwise. Never speak to strangers or people you've just met the same way you would speak with your friends or family.
