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The surprising way you should answer “How are you?”—and why it makes such a difference

While checking in at the gym the other day, I chirped, “Hey, how are you?” as I scanned my card. “I’m fine. How are you?” the front-desk person responded. “Oh, I’m fine. How are you?” I answered, ...

'How Are You?' Has Lost All Meaning. Here's A Better Way To Greet People

You probably ask many of the people you interact with every day the same question: “How are you?” Yet this phrase, once a ...
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6 things to say when someone asks 'How are you?' and you're absolutely not 'fine'

Unprecedented times are starting to feel like the new normal. With stocks falling and the threat of a recession looming, many of us are struggling. No one is untouched, whether you're trying to lead a ...
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The Surprising Way You Should Answer “How Are You?”—And Why It Makes Such a Difference

I recently asked an acquaintance how she was four times in a row. Here's how to avoid getting stuck on this conversational hamster wheel. While checking in at the gym the other day, I chirped, “Hey, ...