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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am good.

I am well.

Both correct. Hate when people correct, I am good. [/quote]

In the usual context, only the second is correct. People are typically not asking if you are good or bad.[/quote]

The first is talking about emotional well being. (good)
The second is talking about physical well being (well)

Dealing with grief... I am good.
Dealing with a broken arm... I am well. (unless the broken arm causes you distress then you can still say "I am good".)[/quote]

Total bollocks.

Good refers to an intrinsic state. "I am good" means I am always good, I am a good person. God is good, etc.

Well refers to a temporary state. "I am well" means I am happy/healthy at present.[/quote]

No. You are wrong. This subject is covered extensively on many grammar websites and you are not in the minority in not understanding this grammar rule. You should google it and educate yourself.

Most of the websites use your description as the wrong way to explain it. Did you go to one of those websites and grab that example but not realize they were using it as an example of what is wrong?[/quote]

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