When someone asks “How are you?” I could actually tell them, instead of saying “fine” or temporizing. I could immediately say “Oh, been better” or “Up and down” or even “Not so great.” And certainly that would result in some people changing the subject or shifting away; but with other people, it would give them a hint that I do want to talk about things.
Also, if they do try to express sympathy, I could be aware that they’re probably at a loss for what to say or how to say it. We humans ain’t generally so good at talking about things like loss, grief, and bereavement. I know that when I’m faced with a friend who’s going through such things, I often don’t know what to say.
When I ask someone "How's everything going?" I .....
Votes Answer
21 really do care and am open to any response I get.
12 am just being polite and expect them to respond "Fine".
9 Other
5 I don't ever ask anyone this question.
4 get upset and angry internally if the person starts telling me their problems.
0 get visibly upset and look for ways to cut the other person off.
Maybe we all need to learn how to be nice
1 comment:
next time ask you how is everything? say this " Oh i and amazing day.. i saw a chicken cross the road and it was the most exciting thing i have ever seen in my entire life!"
see what respond they will give u...hehhe
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