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Census When someone says "how are you", you say..?

Discussion in 'Community' started by Ender Sai, Nov 8, 2016.

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I'm good, thanks

  1. I'm well, thanks.

    8 vote(s)
    25.0%
  2. I'm racked by existential doubt and trapped in a prison of my own making. You?

    8 vote(s)
    25.0%
  3. I'm good, thanks

    16 vote(s)
    50.0%
  1. ShaneP

    ShaneP Ex-Mod Officio star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Mar 26, 2001
    I'm well, thanks. How are you?

    ******* terrible.
     
  2. slightly_unhinged

    slightly_unhinged Jedi Master star 4

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    Jan 28, 2014
    Americans can't adverb. You know this, Ender Sai.

    In other news, the braggart with the contracts on page 1... is he the chap who's very pleased with an intermediate bench? If so, I think I'd like to enquire about his squat, deadlift and power clean numbers.
     
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  3. Darth Punk

    Darth Punk JCC Manager star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    Nov 25, 2013
    Jeez, I don't need this guy's whole lift story
     
  4. slightly_unhinged

    slightly_unhinged Jedi Master star 4

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    Jan 28, 2014
    I think you already have it. I just enjoy reminding the bench and biceps brigade that they're **** weak.
     
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  5. cubman987

    cubman987 Friendly Neighborhood Saga/Music/Fun & Games Mod star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    Nov 7, 2014
    I tend to say either "I'm okay" or "I'm alright".....but usually thinking the second option.
     
  6. a star war

    a star war Force Ghost star 5

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    May 4, 2016
    I just saw this exchange that I thought was interesting:

    1st person: hi, how are you

    2nd person: hi, how are you


    This phrase is meaningless.
     
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  7. Ender Sai

    Ender Sai Chosen One star 10

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    Feb 18, 2001
  8. Harpua

    Harpua Chosen One star 9

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    Mar 12, 2005
    Oh, Pete would mop the floor with Bowen... and he'd do it with a gracious and sincere smile on his face.
     
  9. DarthIshyZ

    DarthIshyZ Chosen One star 8

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    Jan 8, 2005
    "Does anybody really know what time it is?
    Does anybody really care?
    If so, I can't imagine why.
    We've all got time enough to cry."

    Yeah. I say, "I'm good, thank you. How are you?"

    Sent via Tapatalk this was.
     
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  10. Darth Guy

    Darth Guy Chosen One star 10

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    Aug 16, 2002
    Now I have that song stuck in my head. And I'm getting it mixed up with "Saturday in the Park." Damn you, Chicago!
     
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  11. Ender Sai

    Ender Sai Chosen One star 10

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    Feb 18, 2001
    It's pleasing that when asked about your health, you assure the person asking you're not evil.
     
  12. DarthIshyZ

    DarthIshyZ Chosen One star 8

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    Jan 8, 2005
    Even knowing that's coming, I've got nothin'.

    And Darth Guy, that's why early Chicago was so damn good! Now, get "25 or 6 to 4" out of your head!

    Sent via Tapatalk this was.
     
  13. Bowen

    Bowen Force Ghost star 5

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    Sep 6, 1999

    Fat chance of that, but dream on! I'm sure in your nerd-gasm steroid-induced fantasy, a near 300 pound max bench is "intermediate." Back in the real world, though, there are only about 1 in 1,000 people who will ever bench what I can bench already. And I'm still on my way up. So keep talking a big game! Because that's literally ALL you can do is talk, while other people work.
     
  14. SuperWatto

    SuperWatto Chosen One star 7

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    Sep 19, 2000
    On fanfic
     
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  15. Ender Sai

    Ender Sai Chosen One star 10

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    Feb 18, 2001
    Bowen, shouldn't you be serving people hors d'oeuvers and assuring them this is just temporary until your film career takes off?
     
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  16. Zejo the Jedi

    Zejo the Jedi Jedi Knight star 3

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    Nov 16, 2016
    "I'm good."
    And i never say "how are you" because idgaf.
     
  17. Darth_Invidious

    Darth_Invidious Force Ghost star 6

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    Jun 21, 1999
    If civility weren't an issue, my answer would be "**** do you care?"
     
  18. solojones

    solojones Chosen One star 10

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    Sep 27, 2000
    I tell them how I am, how things are going, and ask how things are actually going with them.

    I hate empty pleasantries.
     
  19. CT-867-5309

    CT-867-5309 Chosen One star 7

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    Jan 5, 2011
    I don't even like saying hi to people. It's often unnecessary. I don't say hi to people I'm already familiar with.
     
  20. Jabba-wocky

    Jabba-wocky Chosen One star 10

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    May 4, 2003
    What's with this spate of Ender Sigh threads asking how to navigate common social situations?
     
  21. DANNASUK

    DANNASUK Force Ghost star 7

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    Nov 1, 2012
    "sod off"
     
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  22. Diggy

    Diggy Chosen One star 8

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    Feb 27, 2013
    I would think such threads would be a boon to you.
     
  23. Ender Sai

    Ender Sai Chosen One star 10

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    Feb 18, 2001
    2 is a spate?

    In any event, I wanted to see how many people had no idea how to correctly answer a basic question.

    11, on the JC at least.
     
  24. MarcusP2

    MarcusP2 Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Jul 10, 2004
    I say 'you too' then die of shame.
     
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  25. yankee8255

    yankee8255 Force Ghost star 6

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    May 31, 2005
    What's next, a thread on the kiss hello? Or is that banned in Australia, with anyone attempting to do so getting sent to the Island with the asylum seekers?