Phrases Conversational Starters and Small Talk

What's been keeping you busy?

B2

Meaning

A casual inquiry about someone's activities.

Example sentences

John: 'Hi Alice, long time no see! What's been keeping you busy?'

Alice: 'Oh, hi John! Work has been crazy lately.'

John: 'I've been busy working on my new project.'

Alice: 'Hi John, how are you? What's been keeping you busy?'