good vs fine

Status
Not open for further replies.

Winwin2011

Senior Member
Joined
Aug 4, 2011
Member Type
Interested in Language
Native Language
Chinese
Home Country
Hong Kong
Current Location
Hong Kong
A: How are you?
B: Good.

I heard many native speakers say "good" in the above context. I was wondering if it is out of date to say "Fine" nowadays.
Thanks.
 

MikeNewYork

VIP Member
Joined
Nov 13, 2002
Member Type
Academic
Native Language
American English
Home Country
United States
Current Location
United States
A: How are you?
B: Good.

I heard many native speakers say "good" in the above context. I was wondering if it is out of date to say "Fine" nowadays.
Thanks.

"Fine" would be fine.
 

emsr2d2

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Jul 28, 2009
Member Type
English Teacher
Native Language
British English
Home Country
UK
Current Location
UK
A: How are you?
B: Good.

I heard many native speakers say "good" in the above context. I was wondering if it is out of date to say "Fine" nowadays.
Thanks.

"Good" as a reply to "How are you?" is a (relatively) recent arrival. Many of us still say "I'm well", "I'm fine" etc as a response.
 

Tdol

No Longer With Us (RIP)
Staff member
Joined
Nov 13, 2002
Native Language
British English
Home Country
UK
Current Location
Japan
I wouldn't use I'm good in a formal situation.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top