when your out somewhere, in social situations, rather your to a party or just out to the grocery store.?

Question

and someone says "hi, how's it going?" or "how are you feeling today?" what do you usually say? do you tell the truth?

I'm asking you, How's it going? will you tell the truth.

answer if you like the question answer, if you don't care for the question don't answer. simple at that.

Answer 1

I usually say...Good and how are you? I figure if I wake up in the morning its a good day!

Answer 2

This is what's known as a conventional phrase; it's a standard greeting in English (and many other languages).

Its meaning is not a literal query as to your health or well-being, but simply an acknowledgment.

The best replies are minor variations on "Fine, and you?"

The truth is irrelevant, as the question isn't meant to get at the truth, but just to show a passing interest.

Sometimes I do tell the truth (or say "Don't ask!" or something) if I'm having a bad day, but that's usually as far as I go.

Do NOT, under any circumstances give a detailed, accurate reply (except to your doctor, if they're really asking for a report on your health).

Answer 3

Good question. I actually never tell the real truth when someone asks how I'm doing. It would only be negative and no one wants to hear that. I always say "pretty good, how are you".I live in chronic pain so my days are tough but I do my best to find joy in each day because I do have a lot to be thankful for. Just waking up each day is a blessing.

Answer 4

To be honest, if someone asks me those questions, no, I do not always tell the truth. I'm sure not everyone wants to hear if I'm really not feeling well or if something isn't going right in my life, I don't want to "bore" them with that. I'll overhear people and it's such a drag to hear them go on and on about their sicknesses, prescriptions they have to take, that a dozen people in their life has died in the last 6 months or whatever. So, if I don't want to hear it, I'm sure they don't. But then again, some people thrive on the negative part. If I'm feeling great, I'll say so. If I'm not, I'll "lie" and say I am.

Answer 5

i usually reply 'i'm doing my best' or 'i do what i can', or 'hanging in there'..i tend to skip exaggerated in their meaning expressions such as cool, great, awesome and the like. a party is a different occasion and i wouldn't go there unless i was really 'psyched' up (lol) about the event , thus I use more upbeat expressions (although modestly ones) 'hey, it's happening..' . now if i were invited to a high end event i wouldn't use any of these expressions, i would simply gently lean slightly forward and smile (even if i were in bad mood).. it all depends on the occasion

Answer 6

When it comes down to it, I really am doing okay. It may seem like a generic response, but I'm breathing and walking and all my loved ones are alright, right?
Plus if I am experiencing something negative or depressing, I don't want to hash it out with a stranger.

Answer 7

This is from James J's wife, Anna J :)
Normally when someone asks "How are you?" they're not wanting to hear about everything that's going wrong with ya. If it's a close friend, then I might get into the particuars. But not if it's just someone trying to be friendly!
How am I doing? Fine thanks :)

Answer 8

I think it's easier to be honest and say stuff like "my day has been shitty". Your being open without unloading your emotions onto anyone, plus it throws them off because they expect to hear the usual answers.