[bootloop]

This is quite funny for me because at first I didn't understand what the problem is.

In German, if you ask this question, it is expected that your question is genuine and you can expect an answer (Although usually people don't use this opportunity to unload there emotional package, but it can happen!)

Whereas in Englisch you assume this is just a hello and nothing more.

[manojlds]

In England people say "You all right" and move on without even waiting for a response!

[qingcharles]

In America it's even worse because they say "What's up?" in the same way we Brits say "Alright?", but "What's up?" to me like the person has detected something wrong with you and wants to know what the problem is. At least "Alright?" is more generally asking for your status.

Of course, both are generally rhetorical, which must be confusing for some foreigners learning English, especially with the correct response to "Alright?" being "Alright?" and similarly with "What's up?".

[mbg721]

I believe the correct response is "Chicken butt," but maybe I'm in very exclusive company in responding that way.