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    Why is "How are we doing this evening?" improper grammar?

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    Improper, yes because you should not include yourself in the question. 


    How is everyone doing tonight? 

    Big V

    Thanks for your response, but I'm looking for the grammar rule that makes it incorrect.
    Colleen

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    I gave you the answer. Another correct way of asking the question would be, "How are you doing this evening?" Remove the "we".


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