how and what...like?

1. We use how to ask about things that change - for example people's mood and health.
We use what... like to ask about things that do not change - for example, people's appearance and character. Compare:

• How's Ron? He's very well.


• What's Ron like. He's tall and dark, and a bit shy.


• How does he look?. Surprised.


• What does he look like. Nice

2. We often use how to ask about people's reactions to their experiences

• How was the film? Great.


• How's your steak?


• How's the new job?

3. Don't confuse the preposition like (in What... like?) with the verb like.

Compare:

• What is she like? Lovely


• What does she like? Dancing and fast cars