Why do people have such a difficult time with honest answers?

Question

Like when somebody asks you 'How are you?' and you say fine when things are not fine.

If people would say what they were truly feeling, wouldn't a great deal of stress dissipate?

Answer 1

I'm not sure that this is a good example.

What you're talking about here is social grease that keeps things moving smoothly.

And, really, do you want everyone to whom you say a causal "Hi, how're you doing?" to stop you and tell you all about their life nad health and stuff lke that?