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steve2470

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7. I think by asking, you're showing your friend you care

Sun Feb 24, 2013, 10:52 AM

Feb 2013

That's how I feel, anyway. Trivial ? I guess that can be debated. By asking and actually caring about the answer, you really show you care.

My working theory about the others is a) they don't care, b) they expect you to just volunteer how you are with your news, etc, or c) both. I try to lean towards "b" but I have wondered over the years.

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Do you ask your friends "how are you ?"... [View all] steve2470 Feb 2013 OP

yes, I do In_The_Wind Feb 2013 #1

But of course.... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #2

me too ! steve2470 Feb 2013 #3

I am most fascinated by those who ask, Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #4

good point steve2470 Feb 2013 #5

There has been a lot made of that Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #6

I think by asking, you're showing your friend you care steve2470 Feb 2013 #7

I agree with you... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #8

I don't automatically assume my friend wants to know steve2470 Feb 2013 #9

Nope... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #10

Thanks. steve2470 Feb 2013 #11

Yep.... Sekhmets Daughter Feb 2013 #12

While it may be superficial for aquaintances or casual coworkers, I mean it sincerely for friends Nikia Feb 2013 #13

agreed nt steve2470 Feb 2013 #14

Other. Wait Wut Feb 2013 #15

yea the super long response is way OTT imho nt steve2470 Feb 2013 #16

Other: We usueally use "How's it hangin'?" Have for 35 years or more. Gorp Feb 2013 #17

At our age, it is a meaningful question! triguy46 Feb 2013 #18

Not usually... but I have to ask.... femmocrat Feb 2013 #19