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"How are you"
« on: December 19, 2024, 06:44:21 PM »
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    • When people ask you this question do you just give a genetic answer or should you say how you actually feel? 
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    Re: "How are you"
    « Reply #1 on: December 19, 2024, 06:54:37 PM »
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    • I usually won't even answer it. I will just say "how are you doing" back to the person.

    It's just a greeting, as I see it.

    It actually bothers me a lot if people start listing their problems when you ask how they are. Specially if they are professional whining ladies.:laugh1:

    No offence intended. Just for a laugh.;)
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    Re: "How are you"
    « Reply #2 on: December 19, 2024, 07:07:09 PM »
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    • If they want the genetic answer, I tell them that I'm feeling like a recessive gene today. :jester:
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    Re: "How are you"
    « Reply #3 on: December 19, 2024, 07:10:48 PM »
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    • Quote from: Änσnymσus on December 19, 2024, 06:44:21 PM
    When people ask you this question do you just give a generic answer or should you say how you actually feel?
    It depends on the context in which the question is asked. Much of the time "how are you?" is just a formality, as is the customary response, "I'm good". I don't think there's anything necessarily bad about it, but I do think it's best to be honest as much as possible. Obviously one has to take in to account the circuмstances; if, for example, you're talking to a cashier and there's a line of people behind you, courtesy would dictate that you don't start a long conversation, answering "I'm fine" is probably warranted. But if the situation is a little less pressed, and you're not fine, it's OK to say so.

    Talking to other people is the normal way that human beings process and organize their thoughts, it's how we think. I've been on both sides of that, having someone listen to my problems has often been a great help. I try also to listen to others and it often seems to be of help to them.

    So, how are you, OP?
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    Re: "How are you"
    « Reply #4 on: December 20, 2024, 12:49:30 AM »
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    • Quote from: Emile on December 19, 2024, 07:10:48 PM
    It depends on the context in which the question is asked. Much of the time "how are you?" is just a formality, as is the customary response, "I'm good". I don't think there's anything necessarily bad about it, but I do think it's best to be honest as much as possible. Obviously one has to take in to account the circuмstances; if, for example, you're talking to a cashier and there's a line of people behind you, courtesy would dictate that you don't start a long conversation, answering "I'm fine" is probably warranted. But if the situation is a little less pressed, and you're not fine, it's OK to say so.

    Talking to other people is the normal way that human beings process and organize their thoughts, it's how we think. I've been on both sides of that, having someone listen to my problems has often been a great help. I try also to listen to others and it often seems to be of help to them.

    So, how are you, OP?
    I am fine just struggling with daily sufferings, like everyone else.
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    Re: "How are you"
    « Reply #5 on: December 20, 2024, 04:46:57 AM »
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    • Whether to a stranger or not, my reply is usually (not always).......
    Q. Hi, how are you?
    A. Much better now that I see your smilin' face!

    This witty reply to strangers always catches them completely off guard and has proven to make instant, albeit only temporary, friends - and women love it. :laugh1:

    Not sure I would use it on a cop who just pulled me over for speeding or not, but it wouldn't surprise me if you got  out of a ticket with it.
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    Re: "How are you"
    « Reply #6 on: December 20, 2024, 04:56:20 AM »
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    • Quote from: Stubborn on December 20, 2024, 04:46:57 AM
    Whether to a stranger or not, my reply is usually (not always).......
    Q. Hi, how are you?
    A. Much better now that I see your smilin' face!

    This witty reply to strangers always catches them completely off guard and has proven to make instant, albeit only temporary, friends - and women love it. :laugh1:

    Not sure I would use it on a cop who just pulled me over for speeding or not, but it wouldn't surprise me if you got  out of a ticket with it.
    Q: How are you ? 
    A: Sounds like the opening sentence of a beautiful adventure. 



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    Re: "How are you"
    « Reply #7 on: December 20, 2024, 06:02:00 AM »
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    • Quote from: Änσnymσus on December 19, 2024, 06:44:21 PM
    When people ask you this question do you just give a genetic answer or should you say how you actually feel?
    It depends on the person asking and whether they actually want to know... 🤣

    I do try to be honest though.

    If it is someone I don't know and I am generally doing all right I usually respond "I am fine, thank you." 

    If I am not doing as well and having a rough day I will say  "I am okay." (if I know the person a little better I might respond with a short "I am surviving.")  But only someone who knows me well would understand me saying the different replies.  😅

    I don't usually offer more information than a short respond unless someone asks for more details...even family members and relatives.  I sometimes get tired of answering questions people don't actually want answers to. 🤣
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    Re: "How are you"
    « Reply #8 on: December 20, 2024, 06:02:43 AM »
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    • Quote from: Stubborn on December 20, 2024, 04:46:57 AM
    Whether to a stranger or not, my reply is usually (not always).......
    Q. Hi, how are you?
    A. Much better now that I see your smilin' face!

    This witty reply to strangers always catches them completely off guard and has proven to make instant, albeit only temporary, friends - and women love it. :laugh1:

    Not sure I would use it on a cop who just pulled me over for speeding or not, but it wouldn't surprise me if you got  out of a ticket with it.
    Hahaha!!!  That sounds like something a couple of people I know would say...  That made me laugh!  Thanks!  :laugh1: :laugh1: :laugh1:
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    Re: "How are you"
    « Reply #9 on: December 20, 2024, 06:03:33 AM »
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    • Quote from: Minnesota on December 19, 2024, 07:07:09 PM
    If they want the genetic answer, I tell them that I'm feeling like a recessive gene today. :jester:
    :laugh1: :laugh1: :laugh1:

    This reminds me of the responses that some people from church I know sometimes give:

    "I am vertical." 

    "I am as well as God wants me to be."  :incense:
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    Re: "How are you"
    « Reply #10 on: December 20, 2024, 09:47:56 AM »
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    Re: "How are you"
    « Reply #11 on: December 20, 2024, 10:55:17 AM »
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    • "Well, I'm not bleeding or anything."
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    Re: "How are you"
    « Reply #12 on: December 20, 2024, 05:31:56 PM »
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    • Sometimes I believe in just telling the other person just how it is.  For example:  On my job, someone asked "how are you?"  I said, "looking for plumbers to put copper in my house. I got two plumbers, brothers on the spot!  Did a great job and we were reimbursed, because there was a claim against the plastic pipes.

    So, I like to tell it, like it is.  Like you could also say, I am looking for prayers...etc.
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    Re: "How are you"
    « Reply #13 on: December 21, 2024, 05:26:04 AM »
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    • I usually reply, "I woke this morning so i'm doing just fine, how are you?"
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    Re: "How are you"
    « Reply #14 on: December 21, 2024, 05:38:21 AM »
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    • Quote from: Yeti on December 20, 2024, 10:55:17 AM
    "Well, I'm not bleeding or anything."
    I literally laughed out loud when I read this...   :laugh2:
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