How you say it affects whether it sounds concerned or confrontational.

Tone Matters

Non-verbal cues can change the phrase's meaning from caring to challenging.

Body Language

Use it with friends or family to show concern without seeming too invasive.

It’s often seen as confrontational and can escalate a dispute.

Consider the appropriateness based on the gravity of the situation.

In some cultures, direct questions like this can be seen as very disrespectful.