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When Monday rolls around, you know you’ll be asked the standard question, “How was your weekend?” But what if small talk isn’t your thing or what if you didn’t do much? Whether the question’s coming from your friends, coworkers, or that cute person you’ve been messaging online, we’ve got a list of interesting ways to respond that’ll improve your small talk skills and make your weekend sound great.

What Does a “How Was Your Weekend” Text Mean?

“How was your weekend” is a question people typically ask when they want to keep the conversation going. Reply with a short overview of your weekend and ask them the same question back so they have an opportunity to share.

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“It was great, thanks!”

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  1. Send a simple response to be polite. This approach is perfect if you’re in a professional setting or if you’re talking to a stranger and not very interested in small talk.[1] Just thank the other person for asking about your weekend, and continue the conversation or change the subject.
    • “It was relaxing. Thanks for asking!”
    • “My weekend was pretty good, thanks!”
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“My weekend was pretty good. Can you believe the rain, though?”

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“It was relaxing! I’m ready to tackle the upcoming week.”

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“Oh, I didn’t do anything special. Tell me about your weekend, though!”

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“My weekend was good! I overheard the strangest thing.”

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  1. If you took a walk or went for a drive, mention something you saw outside like a beautiful sunset or a cute dog. You don’t have to have a crazy weekend to be an interesting person! Send a text that shows you know how to slow down and appreciate the little things in life.
    • “My weekend was nice. I don’t know if you saw the fog on Sunday morning, but it looked stunning.”
    • “My weekend was pretty good! I saw an amazing street musician while I was on my Saturday run and that made my day.”
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“I had some great me-time.”

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“Did some grocery shopping, hung out with friends. How about you?”

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“I watched the playoffs! Did you see the game?”

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“My weekend was lovely. We got to spend some quality time as a family.”

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“It was awesome! I watched my favorite movie and checked out a new coffee shop!”

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  1. When you get a “How was your weekend?” text on a dating app like Tinder, Bumble, or Hinge, use your reply as a chance to reflect your interests and personality. Add in a few details so the other person will have something to ask about.[6] Here are a few examples:
    • “I went surfing at Old Man’s and met up with friends to go to the farmer’s market.”
    • “I spent quality time with my friend’s new Golden Retriever puppy. My ideal weekend ​​😍”
    • “Honestly, I stayed in my PJs and read the sequel to my favorite book.”
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“This weekend was honestly the best! A few old friends visited from out of town.”

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“Oh, you know, I saved the world and caught a few bad guys.”

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  1. Reply with a joke if you didn’t do much but still want to sound interesting. Either turn a boring activity into a dramatic escapade or make up a wacky story about how you spent your Saturday and Sunday. Follow up with a laughing emoji if you’re concerned the other person won’t quite get the joke.[8]
    • “Just the usual—rescued my laundry from the dryer, reunited stranded socks 🦸🧦😂”
    • “Nothing too major this weekend. Planned my presidential campaign, started a company...”

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John Keegan
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This article was co-authored by John Keegan and by wikiHow staff writer, Kira Jan. John Keegan is a Dating Coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. With over 10 years of professional experience, he runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health. This article has been viewed 400,583 times.
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