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WHAT'S UP?” — Americans Don't Mean What You Think
Someone says, “What's up?” Do they want to know what's happening? Are they asking how you feel? Or are they just saying hello?
Welcome back to English Makes No Sense with SL Rockfish! In this episode, we're breaking down one of the most common—and confusing—greetings in American English.
You'll learn:
What Americans really mean when they say “What's up?”
How to respond naturally in casual conversations.
The difference between “What's up?” and “How are you?”
When “What's up?” can actually mean “What's wrong?”
Common mistakes English learners make when answering too literally.
Real-life…
The skinny
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