How was your day progressing before you got here?

Meaning

What was happening in your day before our current interaction?

Examples

• John: 'How was your day progressing before you got here, Alice?'<br>
• Alice: 'It was quite hectic, actually, but now I feel a little calmer.'
• John: 'It was pretty much business as usual until I had that unexpected call.'
• Alice: 'How was your day progressing before you got here, John?'<br>