How You Doing?
From Wise Black Nanas by Sharla M. Walker and Joanne Early
June 1, 2025 · 25 min · Episode 26
About this episode
The episode explores the meaning and implications of the phrase 'How You Doing?' in everyday interactions.
Wise Black Nanas take a look at this common, everyday casual phrase that most of us know well, or do we? How often do you say “How You Doing”? What’s going on when you use the phrase? How are you feeling about the other person who asked you? Probably not something you have considered lately. As usual the Nanas have their own thoughts and experiences with this phrase, and can’t wait to share them with you.
People in this episode
Hosts: Sharla M. Walker, Joanne Early
Topics covered
- communication
- emotions
- social interactions
- self-reflection
- everyday phrases
Keywords
- How You Doing
- communication
- emotions
- social phrases
- self-reflection
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