I work in a field where I interact almost exclusively with Goyim. When a client asks me “How are your doing” is it Muttar to answer “Thank G-d”? Or is it saying Shaim Hashem l’vatala?  Saying “Thank G-d Alm-ghty” (as the Rebbe seems to append whenever he says “G-d”) would come across as bizarre in a typical professional exchange. If it is forbidden, is there an alternative for Boruch Hashem in English? 

  It is forbidden to answer “Thank G-d”. As it is considered saying Shem Shomayim l’vatalah. Adding the word A-mighty doesn’t make it acceptable either; rather, it’s considered saying two…

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