Okay, so you feel good and want to let someone know when they ask “how are you?”
But is “I’m good” the best response in this case?
If you’re worried it sounds too blunt or rude, you’ve come to the right place.
This article has gathered the best alternatives to show you how to say “I’m good” in a unique way.
Other Ways to Say “I’m Good”
- I am very well, thank you
- All good over here
- I’m doing pretty great
- A-Okay
- I’m fine
- I am well
- I’m okay
- All good
- I’m all right
- I’m great
- I’ve never been better
- I’m excellent
- Not bad, thanks for asking
- I could use a chat
- I’m all good now, thank you
- I’m happy to report I’m doing well!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- “I’m good” is correct, but it’s a fairly dismissive phrase to use when answering “how are you?”
- “I am very well, thank you” is a great professional response that shows you’re feeling good in yourself.
- “All good over here” is a great informal phrase that shows you’re happy and doing well.
Keep reading to learn how to say “I’m good” in a unique way. We’ve touched on the best formal and informal options to help you mix things up.
You can also read the final section to learn if “I’m good” is correct. Then, you’ll know whether it’s acceptable to include it in your writing.
I Am Very Well, Thank You (Formal)
You can use “I am very well, thank you” as a different way to say “I’m good.”
This phrase works well as it’s formal and polite. So, it’s much more effective in professional emails than “I’m good” ever could be.
We recommend using it to thank your boss for checking on you. It shows you appreciate them sending a “how are you?” email.
Also, using “very well” is much more impactful than “good.” It shows you feel really good about yourself and want the email recipient to know that.
Finally, you can include “thank you” to remain polite and respectful.
On its own, “I’m good” is quite blunt. “I’m good, thanks” is a lot more polite and sincere. Therefore, “I am very well, thank you” follows the same idea and helps with your sincerity.
Here is an email example to show you how to use it:
Dear Mr. Rider,
I am very well, thank you for asking.
I have also completed the project as requested and attached it to this email.
All the best,
Sam Jenkins
All Good Over Here (Informal)
You may use “all good over here” as another way to say “I’m good.” It’s a more informal choice, so you might not be able to use it in professional emails.
Instead, use it when messaging colleagues. It shows you feel good and want to let them know you’re doing well.
Generally, this works in response to “how are you?” It shows you’re having a good time right now and want to share that positivity with whoever is texting you.
It isn’t just colleagues that it works for, either. Try it when emailing friends and family to let them know you’re well.
These message samples should clear things up if you’re still stuck:
All good over here, thanks, Scott. Let me know if there’s anything else you need from me before we continue, of course.
I’m all good over here. I appreciate you asking, though. I’ve certainly been through a lot lately.
Is It Correct to Say “I’m Good”?
It is correct to say “I’m good.” It’s a simple yet effective way to reply when someone says “how are you?”
You can use it in emails, but it’s a bit blunt and dismissive.
For instance, imagine someone emails you saying “how are you?” You could reply with the following:
Dear Martin,
I’m good, thanks. How are you?
Best,
Sean Whitehead
As you can see, it’s a bit bland and seems like a waste to include it in an email.
We recommend using it in informal situations. It works well when contacting friends. Generally, it’s better in text messages, where it’s less important to include as many words.
For example:
I’m good, thank you, Fred! How are you doing?
The text message sample above is very similar to the email sample. However, it feels more natural to include a phrase like “I’m good” in a message rather than an email.
You may also use either of these variations:
- I’m good.
- I’m fine.
“Good” and “fine” are synonymous here. They both show that you feel well and don’t have much else to talk about.