The “How Are You?” Trap
Is it just me, or is “How are you?” actually a trap? People ask it while walking past and don’t even wait for an answer. Should I just say “Good” even if I’m having a mid-life crisis?
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Haha, it’s 100% a trap! Honestly, I used to get so confused too, like why ask if you’re already five meters away? But yeah, "How are you?" is basically just a long version of "Hey."
Whatever you do, don't drop the mid-life crisis on them while they're walking! Unless you want to see how fast they can actually run lol. Just keep it super simple with a "Good, thanks!" or "Not bad, you?" and keep moving. It feels fake at first, but in English, it’s just a polite noise we make at each other. Save the real talk for a coffee date or your therapist! 😂 Stay strong!