how many times do you ask"How are you doing"and really expect an honest answer ?

Question

I mean most of us expect the generic"OK" answer or"not so bad"
but what would you do if someone actually took a few minutes and really told you? scary huh!

Answer 1

I have found myself asking out of habit. I make eye contact and wait to hear their response if I truly want to know.
Trying to change my greeting to "nice to see you" instead for those that I don't really care to know.

Answer 2

i apreciate honesty but its down 2 the person weather or not they wanna tell u the truth n yea it can b a lil wierd n scary when u ask how sum1 is n they have an emotional break down on u.

Answer 3

I would expect an honest answer every time,but I doubt that I get it.

Answer 4

I dont expect an honest answer

Answer 5

When I ask it is out of concern, curiosity, etc. Many times I had no one to talk to so I reach out to others in need of a little or a lot of conversation.

Answer 6

Your right people really never tell the truth so I guess other people do not either. It would be odd if someone actually told the truth.

Answer 7

Never, unless you're sitting and have the time to listen and answer back to the person who's responding.

Answer 8

If someone took the time to answer me honestly, I would appreciate it....too often we just answer "OK" and "not so bad."

Answer 9

Never. I just want to hear "good" and be on my way.
But if I were asking a close friend, I wouldn't mind spending a few to hear what's up.

Answer 10

If I really want to know, my tone and eye contact is different. Usually it's only a polite greeting.