People who never say the three small words...

@maezee (41988)
United States
March 31, 2016 10:41pm CST
Nope,not I Love You. But the other phrase - the simple phrase consisting of 3 short words, 3 syllabuses (ok, syllabi?): How Are You? For some reason this is a pet peeve of mine. People who dont ever ask how are you? I have afew friends like this who will text me all about their day and never bother to ask me how mine is going. Or even at work, certain cold or crabby coworkers will respond to my "How Are You?" With a "OK" or "fine" and then silence... Why does this drive me crazy? Does it drive you crazy too? In a way I feel its a little selfish. Or not complying with what seems to be an unwritten rule. Even if you dont care how I am, shouldnt you still ask? Maybe its just me...But do you ever experience this?
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@marguicha (223020)
• Chile
1 Apr 16
I feel that the " how are you" should only be the start for something.
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@maezee (41988)
• United States
1 Apr 16
Like what? A conversation? Do you ever pass peers at work and just exchange a quick "How Are You"?
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@marguicha (223020)
• Chile
1 Apr 16
@maezee I suppose ,many times we jusy say hi.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
1 Apr 16
on the contrary I h ave some frown lines so mostl y the men here think Im not well I guess as I get this good mo rning or hi are you o kay? Are y ou alright? i know maye they are c o nderned but it makes me feel like I am at deaths door lol I alwas say Im fine Im okay or Im alright
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
1 Apr 16
@maezee yes of yes I had a coworker years back that did that she never asked how i was but told me for a long long ti me how she was and all her health complaints I was friendly with her as she was my best friend's roommate. oh and she would brag about how wealthy her hubby had been and lef her well off then she used up all the funds buying expernsive furniture for thier apartment. I dont think she ever asked me how I was ever.
@maezee (41988)
• United States
1 Apr 16
Ooh that is a different "how are you" altogether. I would not want those How Are Yous. I cant explain the difference except that there is one! Do you ever deal with people who just nonstop talk about themselves? Agh!
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
1 Apr 16
it depends who i talk to or the situation honestly. i often ask "how are you?" to close friends. but i only say "hi" to acquaintances..
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
4 Apr 16
When I text someone i always first say hi how are you ? Then start off with a conversation. I find it rude not asking the other person how they are. I do the same in person when talking to someone
• Chennai, India
1 Apr 16
You are right. Human brains does seek help from other person whenever they are in a situation of misery. Its the instincts of the people to tell about their problem first even before asking wellness of the people on the other side. Our mind can act so selfishly at these moments.
@amnerisc (27)
• United States
1 Apr 16
Hello, How are you? Hope you had a great day and a better one tomorrow! Have a blessed night!
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@maezee (41988)
• United States
1 Apr 16
Lol thank you. I am doing well. How are you? (See how simple this exchange is? Lol!)
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• United States
1 Apr 16
@maezee I am good! Thanks! ?? lol
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
1 Apr 16
What I see are people on the opposite side of the spectrum -- people who always say "How are you?", but don't really mean it, and only say it so they could start off their own agenda as soon as you say you're OK, or you're fine. I guess that in a way, it is very similar to people who don't say it also.
@Shavkat (139933)
• Philippines
1 Apr 16
I felt this with user friendly people. They are busy talking about themselves. But they never asked how am I. The worst thing, they can't even say thank you for being a good listener to them.