Social Interactions
What do you do in this situation?
You see someone you know, and you say Hi. They say "Hi how are you?"
Do you say:
Good, how are you?
or
Good thanks. (And not ask them back?)
For me, I always feel like I should ask how others are... I feel like it's rude if I don't. However, when I do ask how they are in return, I don't know what else to say after they say "I'm good." Should there be an awkward silence? I normally say "Awesome." I'm so awks.
February 27, 2014
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[quote=Spiritual2]i hate american tradition of saying "Hi" to girls. Why can't we just kiss them on the cheek and just handshake for guys[/quote]
oh darling, i would be more than welcome to bestow a kiss on both of ur cheeks. :**
I wouldn't say "good" because it's very boring. But I would take an interest in how other people are doing.
depends on the person, but majority of the time i tend to ask them how they are in return and tend to spark a convo with them.
Lol, depends on the person. Sometimes I say, "I'm good and you?" and other times I just end with, "Fine, thanks." Then they either look at me and smile awkwardly, or they tell me how they are anyway. Since I'm a pretty quiet person, most people tend to do the latter.
If I don't mind talking to them, I could keep it going by asking them back.
If I'm just walking and I meet them, I should probably still ask them how they are, but I'm used to just saying "Good, thanks," and I always tend to by reflex.
I don't think much of it, though.
I personally never get the time to say "How are you" because when they ask me how I am, I say good and then they start talking to someone else a second later.. And whenever I try, I'm always interrupted by someone else >.< and then the conversation basically ends. Mainly teachers, but also friends.
Just say "Good, how about yourself man?" and get on with it.
imo, the moment someone asks "how are you", or any variation of that like "what's up?", the conversation is pretty much dead to me.
it's a stock question like "how about that weather?". it's the first thing everyone asks when they greet you and the last thing they could care about.
i still ask them in return (because yeah, it'd be rude not to) but i try to change the subject fast.
If you wanna have a really good time go walk around your town with a few buddies at night. Crazy night for sure lol 2 a.m. on a saturday
[quote=maplerescue]I also feel like it's a rude to not ask how they are. Unless I know the person well and especially a teacher/any adult, the conversation usually ends after their response. My friends will normally start a new topic of anything interesting that happened, whether it be news or something personal, or how they're feeling (sick, happy, whatever).[/quote]
True, but to me, there's an awkwardness to not responding after them after you just asked them how they are... Idk I think I'm just overanalyzing social interactions in general. I believe that I'm socially awkward. Hahaha
I'm a pretty social person so I don't feel right if I don't greet them properly. If I'm in a good mood I might spark up a convo with the person
I also feel like it's rude to not ask how they are. Unless I know the person well and especially a teacher/any adult, the conversation usually ends after their response. My friends will normally start a new topic of anything interesting that happened, whether it be news or something personal, or how they're feeling (sick, happy, whatever).
If I'm in a rush, I'd say "I'd love to talk but I have to go to class/study/whatever". If I'm not in a rush, I'd engage in a conversation. If it's a girl or a gay guy, compliment them or something.