| Person A: | How are you? |
|---|---|
| Person B: | Good. How are you? |
| Person A: | Good! |
| The two will then walk away and move on with their lives. I've always hated this shallow but typical American formality. As an immigrant kid, I would just shrug and say "okay", and not ask the question back. I would rather tell someone how I really am, and visa versa. But then that would be awkward to attempt since most of these interactions are with mere acquaintances. I have finally grown to accept it and join in with society. |
