"How are you?" Ever answer honestly?
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Comments
Dragonflower says,
I don't usually say when I'm feeling down.jl333 says,
I try to answer honestly...even if I've had a crappy day.SingerSomewhere says,
Unless I'm in a good mood, I usually don't.Wench says,
Only if the question is asked honestly, and only when it's someone I am close with.marymc says,
I do. Conversations often end abruptly. People stop asking.ShellDeFelice says,
Sometimes I ask, "How are you, really?" To try an emphasize that I am not asking just to be polite.unknown116 says,
I agree with SingerSomewhere and Wench. When I'm in an incredibly pissed off mood, Marymc's answer is usually the result.accidentaltourist says,
It will always depend on who is asking.maryjane31 says,
I always answer just "good" and that is it. Also it does depend on who is asking. If one of my sisters the conversation can go on for an hour.jene2008 says,
I tend to answer "fantastic" no matter how I feel.Steve__Anthony says,
Frustrated ---- but still grateful.lillybrook says,
I live in Minnesota -- the correct answer to that question is "I'm fine. And you?" And the reply is, "Good." The people who really want to know don't ask that question.