The idiom how's it going is another way to say how are you, how are things progressing, or what's up. The it can refer to life in general, a project, or your day. It should be noted that this idiom is said in many countries with the answer expected to be fine or good.
This is not correct. Don't use this phrase. "Any update on below request" sounds awkward in English. To politely ask for an update on the status of a request, you could ask, "Would you mind updating me on the status of this request?"
When someone asks, “How's it going?”, the usual reply is, “Fine, how are you?” Few will admit they're out of work, depressed or reeling from a medical diagnosis.
To answer, "It's been going pretty good," is a bit stilted. More natural would be, "Okay," or "Not too bad," or "Just fine." Any of these can be followed with "You?" or "And you?" or "And with you?" So, something like, "Okay. Thanks for asking.
Consider these alternatives:
- As soon as possible, or _____. Use this to say that something's urgent, but can wait until a specific deadline if necessary.
- Promptly. This one can serve as a nudge by suggesting the recipient has been less than prompt.
- At your earliest convenience.
- Whenever you're able.
There are lots of ways you could ask, and that's one of them:
- Will it take long?
- Will it take a long time?
- Will it take a long time to finish?
- When do you think it'll be done?
- When do you think it might be done?
- Could you tell me when you think it might be done?
- Do you have any idea how long it might take?
Making Requests in English
- Can you give me the book?
- Could you please take off your raincoat?
- Could you please take me to the dentist?
- Would you be kind enough to repair my computer?
- Do you think you could take me to the supermarket?
- Could I ask you to take me home?
- Can you tell me what happened?
How to Get Someone to Talk About Themselves
- Create a welcoming environment.
- Be an active listener.
- Ask about their day.
- Talk about their interests.
- Request advice.
- Try the 2-question technique.
- Parrot the 3 words they just said.
- Reply calmly.
When writing a message asking for help, start with a polite courtesy, then go on to tell them how much you appreciate their help in the past. Explaining your problems further, ask for their help with phrases such as, 'it'd be great if you could help'.
Dear [NAME], Earlier this month, I made the decision to begin looking for a new career opportunity. It's been a great [NUMBER] years working at [COMPANY NAME] as their [JOB TITLE]. I'm looking for a new company to challenge me and grow my skill set in [SKILL NAME], [SKILL NAME] and [SKILL NAME].
Break the ice and get to know people better by selecting several of these get-to-know-you questions.
- Who is your hero?
- If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
- What is your biggest fear?
- What is your favorite family vacation?
- What would you change about yourself if you could?
- What really makes you angry?
It could also be called double standards: someone tells you not to do something, then does that thing or allows others to do it.
Here are some of the most important things you can do:
- Make people feel important.
- Let people know they're being heard.
- Deliver praise and appreciation often.
- Make work fulfilling.
- Prioritize work-life balance.
- Encourage wellness.
- Engage in meaningful dialogue.
- Refrain from micromanaging.
