People who say, "I'm well" in response to, "How are you?"

distinctlybeautiful

I just want to say that it is also grammatically correct to say, "I'm good."

"Well" is an adverb that, in the sentence, "I am well," describes the verb "am." "Good" is an adjective that, in the sentence, "I am good," describes the subject/noun, "I."

I would, in fact, argue that the, "I'm good," response is more in line with the way we speak on a regular basis. An analogy explains this best. One wouldn't say, "I'm happily." One would say, "I'm happy."

Too bad I couldn't say all that to the person who just said to me, "I'm well." Hence this post. That's all.

ravengal180

I say this. Never knew it would be grammatically bothersome to anyone. Interesting!

JayRuby84

I hate responding "well" to people who ask me how I am doing. It has been ingrained that it is the appropriate, well educated response that I feel a little stupid saying "good". It's annoying because saying well doesn't feel right coming out of my mouth! I kind of hate it!

T1DCarnivoreRunner

If the question is, "How are you doing?" Then I respond, "I'm doing well."

If the question is, "How are you?" Then I respond, "I'm good."

This is a common error that annoys me: "I'm doing good." Someone pointed out to me a few years ago that Webster's changed "good" to be both an adjective and an adverb. It pains me when the rules change to match common errors.

Here's a really bad grammar error I see when I shop: "10 Items or Less" It should say "10 Items or Fewer"

denversillygoose

midwesterner85 wrote: »

If the question is, "How are you doing?" Then I respond, "I'm doing well."

If the question is, "How are you?" Then I respond, "I'm good."

This is a common error that annoys me: "I'm doing good." Someone pointed out to me a few years ago that Webster's changed "good" to be both an adjective and an adverb. It pains me when the rules change to match common errors.

Here's a really bad grammar error I see when I shop: "10 Items or Less" It should say "10 Items or Fewer"

Thank you. This is exactly what I was in the process of typing.

abreojay

Haha what's the point? If they are both acceptable?

Hornsby

I just say groovy instead.

ClubSilencio

You ever ask someone, "How are you?" and they just walk right by you and you're like, "Welp."

missblondi2u

midwesterner85 wrote: »

If the question is, "How are you doing?" Then I respond, "I'm doing well."

If the question is, "How are you?" Then I respond, "I'm good."

This is a common error that annoys me: "I'm doing good." Someone pointed out to me a few years ago that Webster's changed "good" to be both an adjective and an adverb. It pains me when the rules change to match common errors.

Here's a really bad grammar error I see when I shop: "10 Items or Less" It should say "10 Items or Fewer"

The thing is, our language is constantly evolving according to cultural use. Only dead languages never change. All of the "rules" we have for grammar originated as personal preference from whoever wrote that particular rule book, and that was greatly affected by how language was used at the time. It's the prescriptive vs. descriptive debate, I guess.

T1DCarnivoreRunner

missblondi2u wrote: »

midwesterner85 wrote: »

If the question is, "How are you doing?" Then I respond, "I'm doing well."

If the question is, "How are you?" Then I respond, "I'm good."

This is a common error that annoys me: "I'm doing good." Someone pointed out to me a few years ago that Webster's changed "good" to be both an adjective and an adverb. It pains me when the rules change to match common errors.

Here's a really bad grammar error I see when I shop: "10 Items or Less" It should say "10 Items or Fewer"

The thing is, our language is constantly evolving according to cultural use. Only dead languages never change. All of the "rules" we have for grammar originated as personal preference from whoever wrote that particular rule book, and that was greatly affected by how language was used at the time. It's the prescriptive vs. descriptive debate, I guess.

Yes, I'm aware language changes. It still saddens me when the change is made to accommodate poor education rather than for improved understanding.

Cameron_1969

midwesterner85 wrote: »

If the question is, "How are you doing?" Then I respond, "I'm doing well."

If the question is, "How are you?" Then I respond, "I'm good."

This is a common error that annoys me: "I'm doing good." Someone pointed out to me a few years ago that Webster's changed "good" to be both an adjective and an adverb. It pains me when the rules change to match common errors.

Here's a really bad grammar error I see when I shop: "10 Items or Less" It should say "10 Items or Fewer"

Publix gets this right, believe it or not. .

Cameron_1969

The less vs fewer thing is something I notice OFTEN. I'll stop short of saying it bothers me, but I do notice it.

In major national advertisements they get this one wrong. you'd think a condition of being an editor at this level would be perfect grammar.

ryry_

Cows say "I'm wellington."

Lovee_Dove7

I'm awesome! lol

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage

I'd rather someone say "I'm well" than "not well/ not good". Because let's face it, nobody actually cares how the other person is doing, it's just a polite thing to ask

beagletracks

I find things like structural violence, war, poverty, and genocide more annoying, but the good/well debate is also a big cause for concern.

No, no. I know. It's always awkward! I try to avoid saying either and say "fine" or "fabulous" or "fan-freaking-tastic" instead.

Malenurse51

To add, to hear someone say; "What do you got", of "What ya' got" is like fingers on a blackboard to me. Every television show I watch seems to use that phrase to great excess. What happened to "have"?

distinctlybeautiful

I love where this thread has gone!

emdeesea

Did you understand what they meant? That's really all that matters.

No one likes a pedant.

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage

peppermintpudgy wrote: »

I find things like structural violence, war, poverty, and genocide more annoying, but the good/well debate is also a big cause for concern.

No, no. I know. It's always awkward! I try to avoid saying either and say "fine" or "fabulous" or "fan-freaking-tastic" instead.

Better hope OP never asks how you are. You might cause them a heart attack.

MzManiak

ryry62685 wrote: »

Cows say "I'm wellington."

hahahaha I kind of hate that I laughed so hard at this. *giggles*