How to Respond to a "How Was Your Day?" Text

“It’s been great. How about you?”

Share how awesome your day’s been with this text. There’s no shame in having a great day! Let your friend or crush know how amazing you feel, but don’t forget to ask them how their day was in return. Not only is this a great way to spark a conversation, but it also gives you the chance to check in on them too. “Great???? How about you?” “Couldn’t have been better! What about you?” “Amazing???? You?”

“Chilled at home, so not too bad.”

Tell them what you’ve been up to with this reply. Even if all you did today was chill out on the couch, fill them in on the deets! If they’re sending you this message, chances are they want to chat. You’re sparking a conversation by replying with what you did today—even if you think it’s boring. “Spent the morning at the library studying. Can’t wait for finals to be over haha” “Went out to eat, so that was fun????” “Actually just got back from a trip! How was yours?” "Just been watching some Netflix!" "Sat around reading a book, lol"

“Really good! Thanks for asking.”

Send this positive and polite message to a friend or acquaintance. They didn’t have to check in on you, so thank them for thinking of you. Send them a virtual smile, whether this is someone you’re close with or someone you’re just getting to know. You can even add an extra “How was your day?” to the end of your text to keep the conversation going. “Aw! That’s so sweet of you to ask???? It was good. How about you?” “It was alright! It’s so nice of you to ask. How was your day?” “Can’t complain too much. Thanks for checking in????”

“Good. How was yours?”

If you don’t know them all that well, try this response. Maybe you’re texting an acquaintance, coworker, or even a friend you haven’t seen in years. You don’t want to get too personal just yet, so stick to a generic response and remember to ask how they’re doing. Texting can be a great way to get to know someone better, so keep asking questions and see how fast you can become friends. “Actually good???? What about you?” “Not too bad. How was your day?” “Great! It’s so great to hear from you???? How are you?”

“Pretty good. You won’t believe what happened!”

This is a great text to send a friend or crush. If you don’t necessarily want to talk about how you feel about your day, segue the conversation in another direction. Comment about something you did or learned in the day. Chances are they’re going to want to know more and will ask you questions on the new topic. “Good. Watched the new Marvel movie and my mind is blown????” “Okay. Guess what? Started that book you loaned me…AMAZING” “Pretty chill. You’re not going to believe what my professor said during class????”

“Okay. What about you?”

If they’re someone you trust, be honest. Maybe you’ve had a terrific day, an okay day, or a downright terrible day. Either way, if this is a close friend or family member, ask them how they are in return. This is a great way to start a conversation, and who knows? A nice convo with a friend might be the best way to turn a not-so-great day around. “Anxiety ridden???? You?” “Not so great. How about you?” “Wish it could’ve gone differently, but I’m okay???? You?”

“Same old same old. How was yours?”

If you’re feeling a bit depressed, try this message. We’ve all been there. Sometimes it just feels like the day keeps dragging on. Let them know how you’re feeling, and then ask them about their day—maybe they’re feeling the same way. “Boring. Wish something exciting would happen lol” “Just like any other day???? You?” “Can’t complain. What about you?”

“Fine.”

Give this reply if you don’t want to talk. Maybe your ex or a friend you recently had a falling out with texted you. A one-word response is a blunt way of saying, “I don’t want to talk right now.” So, if you’ve had a rough day and don’t want to chat, try out this message. “It’s been okay.” “Okay.” “Could be better.”

“Not so great.”

If it’s your mom or best friend, open up and tell the truth. Some days are better than others, and that’s okay! If the texter is someone you trust, confide in them. Text back just how you would in a face-to-face conversation and see where things go. Who knows? Maybe they’ll be able to offer some advice. “Guess it could be worse, but everything just keeps going wrong.” “Absolute disaster. I think I failed that test????” “Boring. Tired of being stuck at home lol”

“It was okay. Seeing you would’ve made it better.”

This is a great reply for someone you haven’t seen in a while. Maybe you’re in a long-distance relationship, or your boyfriend or girlfriend is away on a trip. Let them know how your day was, and then share how much you miss them. Add in a casual “missing you” to tell them you’ve been thinking about them too. “Boring without you.” “Fine. Missing you.” “It was good, just wish I could’ve spent it with you.”

“Any day is great when you text me.”

If it’s your crush, keep things upbeat and flirty. Chances are they’re thinking about you! Toss them a cheeky comment that’ll make them blush and see where the conversation goes. Using texts to share affection can actually enhance your relationship, so don’t be afraid to toss in some emojis! “Can you read minds? I was just thinking about you????” “Super, now that you’ve texted!” “Great now that you’ve texted me????”

“Feeling better now. Thanks for checking in.”

If you’re having a rough day, try this reply. Maybe you texted your crush saying you didn’t know how you’d get through the day, or you told your mom last night that you weren’t feeling so great. They’re just checking in to see how you’re doing, so be honest and let them know. “It’s looking up! Thanks for asking.” “It was challenging.” “Kind of rough. I appreciate you asking.”

“A mess! But we live and learn!”

This text works on friends and family when life gets hectic. Dive into the conversation by telling them how things are in a fun way. Maybe you’re swamped at work or flustered about tomorrow’s test—be honest with a positive twist! Text this to your parents, a distant friend, or a coworker. “Wildly productive! Happy to say I checked off my to-do list.” “It was a whirlwind, but I’m hanging in there????” “Cramming for the test, but hopefully it pays off!”

“Very productive.”

Reply to a boss or coworker with this message. This is a great way to be a prompt worker and show you’re on task. Fill them in on how the workday went, offering any information they may need to know. Keep the text short and to the point. You want to remain professional, so reread your message before hitting send. “Eventful. The team made lots of progress, and I’ll make sure to have that data to you by midnight.” “Good, and the meeting went well! I think our proposal has a shot????” “Great! I’ll have those papers emailed to you soon.”