<p>Alina Simone's Russian family and American friends aren't on the same page — not even close — when it comes to responding to this simple question. </p>

Alina Simone's Russian family and American friends aren't on the same page — not even close — when it comes to responding to this simple question.

Do you answer 'How are you?' the American or the Russian way?

<p>The World in Words podcast is about languages and the people who speak them. Hosted by The World's Patrick Cox and Nina Porzucki.</p>

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The World in Words podcast is about languages and the people who speak them. Hosted by The World's Patrick Cox and Nina Porzucki.

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Do you answer 'How are you?' the American or the Russian way?

Do you answer 'How are you?' the American or the Russian way?