How about you vs. What about you

How about you

/haʊ əˈbaʊt juː/

A phrase used to ask someone for their opinion or to suggest an idea to them.

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What about you

/wɒt əˈbaʊt juː/

A phrase used to ask how someone is or their opinion on something

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Ways to tell them apart:

• How about you? is often used to inquire about someone's feelings or preferences.
• What about you? is often employed to check if the other person has something to say or to involve them in the conversation.
• How about you? typically follows a statement about oneself or another person, inviting comparison or additional input.
• What about you? is more neutral and can be used in follow-up questions.
• Both expressions encourage interaction, but their nuances are slightly different.