For example if a person answers, "Fine" is that person really fine?
2006-09-20 13:30:33 · 8 answers · asked by sherlockmeh 2 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Never it is just a social question and no one ever expects the other person to really say how they are...but that is in a purely everyday passing circumstance. If it is a close friend or family member concerned about your welfare and something traumatic has just happened it may be a different story...depends on who is asking and under what circumstances.
2006-09-20 13:35:39 · answer #1 · answered by tigerlily_catmom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When people ask that, they're not usually really wanting to know how the person is doing unless they're a doctor or something. It's a formality...."Hi, how are you doing?" It's more of a greeting than it is a question. Most people asnwer "fine" because it's the easiest. "Good" is another common response.
2006-09-20 20:34:49 · answer #2 · answered by First Lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just a like "hi"
doesn't really say how they feel.
people ask and answer the question the same as 2 saying hi.
2006-09-20 20:40:06 · answer #3 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rarely. Most of the time you just get the same old perfunctory answer:fine--even though your world might be falling apart.
2006-09-20 20:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by bruinfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is a universal ice breaker and every one wants to think your doing fine......test this by telling them your not OK and start describing your troubles,,,,see how fast they move on.
2006-09-20 21:57:29 · answer #5 · answered by Marg N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You new around here?
2006-09-20 20:38:12 · answer #6 · answered by TalkingDonkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a clue, then you have to dig to know more
2006-09-20 20:34:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES DUH
2006-09-20 20:45:47 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋