✅ 1. How about...?
✅ Usage: Suggestion or Offer
Used to suggest an idea, activity, or option.
Usually followed by a noun or –ing verb (gerund).
Examples:
How about pizza for dinner? (= Let’s eat pizza.)
How about going to the beach? (= Do you want to go?)
How about we take a break? (= Suggesting a break)
✅ 2. What about...?
✅ Usage 1: Suggestion (similar to “How about”)
You can use "What about" in the same way as "How about" to suggest an option or idea.
Examples:
What about watching a movie?
What about a cup of tea?
> 👉 In this sense, “How about” and “What about” are almost interchangeable.
✅ Usage 2: Raising a Concern or Reminder
Use "What about" to bring up a concern or remind someone about something.
Examples:
What about your homework? (= Have you done it?)
What about the guests? (= Have we prepared for them?)
What about me? (= You forgot to think about me!)
🟨 In this meaning, we don’t use “How about”.
📌 Comparison Table
Function How About What About
Making a suggestion How about going out? What about going out?
Offering an idea How about a coffee? What about a coffee?
Expressing concern ❌ (not used) What about your sister?
Asking if included ❌ (not used) What about me?
✅ Example Dialogues
A: I’m hungry.
B: How about some pasta?
A: We’re ready to leave.
B: What about your passport?
A: Let’s go hiking tomorrow.
B: What about the weather? It might rain.
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