Kilt Boy 29353 Report post Posted July 25, 2017 The standard greeting ceremony of hi-how-are-you-fine-how-are-you-good has been stale and boring since before I was born. When asked that first question, I used to use a shocking response like, AWFUL, or HOMICIDAL. Now, I try the exact opposite, because I'd rather pick someone up than drag them down. Stellar Fantastic Sterling The Very Best Awesome Incredible What else could I use? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDivaChanel917 6917 Report post Posted July 25, 2017 The standard greeting ceremony of hi-how-are-you-fine-how-are-you-good has been stale and boring since before I was born. When asked that first question, I used to use a shocking response like, AWFUL, or HOMICIDAL. Now, I try the exact opposite, because I'd rather pick someone up than drag them down. Stellar Fantastic Sterling The Very Best Awesome Incredible What else could I use? excellente or Fantastical !! I love that word fantastical i get a kick out of it every time it's one of my favs !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomer 33202 Report post Posted July 25, 2017 Why not be non committal with a, Comme ci, Comme ca 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhereIRoam 21825 Report post Posted July 25, 2017 Reminds me of one of those great openings from a Cheers episode, Woody: Hey Mr.Peterson, how's the world treating you? Norm: Oh, like a baby treats a diaper. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spitflyer 1311 Report post Posted July 25, 2017 My usual is: Any better, I'd have to be twins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest *Ste***cque** Report post Posted July 26, 2017 A friend hates that question "Hi, how are you?". He claims 95% of the time it's insincere and only asked out of convention. I agree. I usually ignore the "how are you" part and just smile and say "Hi". Sometimes I just smile and nod or grunt when asked "How are you". Instead of thinking of uplifting ways of continuing the phoniness let's just be honest with our feelings when sincerely asked about them. The other 95% of the time just grunt or ignore the question as the asker probably isn't interested in the answer anyway. Now where's my fuckin' coffee! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilt Boy 29353 Report post Posted July 26, 2017 Okay, but you aren't going to change the convention or ever prevent it from being used, with the possible exception of people you've already frightened into remembering. I find that my reply surprises people enough (especially when said with some small amount of vigor) that it shakes them out of their rigid conversational placidity. Jesus. Forget the coffee. I need some titties and beer. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDivaChanel917 6917 Report post Posted July 27, 2017 Reminds me of one of those great openings from a Cheers episode, Woody: Hey Mr.Peterson, how's the world treating you? Norm: Oh, like a baby treats a diaper. I remember that episode Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhereIRoam 21825 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 I need some titties and beer. Need some titties and beer? Here's a song for ya. WIR 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilt Boy 29353 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 Need some titties and beer?I was thinking of the Frank Zappa version. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotchJohnson 214136 Report post Posted July 28, 2017 I used to say" Any day above ground is a good day" but now I say "I'm perfect in every way" and that seems to get people in a good mood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicolette Vaughn 294340 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 I'll take a "Hi, how are you?" ten times over as opposed to "Rates, service, location?" Lol. I don't even respond to those. I will always respond with "Excellente" to send out a good vibe. In any given situation, even if it comes across as insincere because it's politically correct to do so, they are still beig considerate of the other person. I still appreciate it esp in this line of work. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peachka 4334 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 What else could I use? copacetic! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDivaChanel917 6917 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 copacetic! I like this one !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotchJohnson 214136 Report post Posted August 13, 2017 What else could I use? Asstastic ! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDivaChanel917 6917 Report post Posted August 13, 2017 What else could I use? Asstastic ! I have to lol at this one ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest J**ck*9 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 If I was any better... I'd be twins !!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarynSvensen 2074 Report post Posted September 19, 2017 I'll take a "Hi, how are you?" ten times over as opposed to "Rates, service, location?" Lol. I don't even respond to those. I will always respond with "Excellente" to send out a good vibe. Totally agreeing with you Nicolette. If I am free, I will usually give a complete answer of what's making my day so great and usually throw the ball back with a question. If I am overwhelmed or doing an activities, I might go with a the famous boring "great thanks you, what about you?". I hate the last option, but it permit me to keep the conversation flowing when my day is crazy busy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
