What HRU Means on Snapchat (And How to Use it

What Does “HRU” Mean on Snapchat?

Wondering what “HRU” means on Snapchat? “HRU” is an acronym for “How Are You?” It’s a casual and warm way of checking in with someone to see how they’re doing.

Each letter is represented like this:

H = How

R = Are

U = You

This word is commonly used in casual conversations between friends and family on social media platforms such as Snapchat.

Popularity

Acronyms like HRU have become popular with the rise in social media platforms, where quick and casual conversations are preferred. This acronym, in particular, allows users to initiate conversation quickly with someone. 

Its:

• Fast and easy to type
• Casual but respectful at the same time
• Great as a quick conversation starter

How to Use “HRU” on Snapchat

Just as you type and chat with someone regularly, this acronym can be used in the same way by typing in HRU to whoever you want to talk to.

Some examples are:

1. As a conversation starter:
2. Combined with different emojis to display emotion
3. In response to checking up with a friend or family member.

How to Respond to “HRU”

There are multiple ways in which you can respond to someone when they ask How Are You?

You can be:

• Friendly and Brief:
  • Good, and u?
• Detailed
  • I’m doing well, a little busy with family, how about you?
• Exploratory:
  • Doing great, and how is everything going with you?

As you can see, there are many ways to respond to the message. The best way to answer it is to read the full words that make up the acronym. This way, you’ll focus on the sentence as a whole and not get caught up in the fancy acronym.

Etiquette of using HRU

As this is a casual way of conversing with people, its generally best if they are your friends or people whom you are comfortable chatting with. You can also add emojis to show your tone and express emotions alongside as well.

When Not to Use “HRU”

There are situations where using acronyms like this one isn’t a good idea, especially when you’re talking to someone formally, like your teacher or boss. It’s best to use the full version: “How are you?”

Avoid using it in these scenarios:

• Formal or professional conversations, such as with a boss or teacher, might not be the best time to use HRU. 
• Heartfelt and emotional discussions where you focus on being present and understanding are better suited for other expressions. In these situations, HRU can come across as abrupt or hasty.
• When the audience may not know what HRU means, it’s best to avoid using it. This is especially true for people whose first language isn’t English.

Similar Snapchat Acronyms

Several acronyms are used in Snapchat and other social media platforms. Some of the popular ones are shown in the table below

Acronym	Meaning
WYTT	What you up to?
WTM?	What’s the move?
HMU	Hit me up
HB	How’s it been?