English Language & Usage Asked by stickers on February 26, 2021
I’ve been in the US for a while and been greeted by others how're you doing frequently. I always respond I'm fine or I'm great if he/she is a stranger or normal friend. But it’s kind of embarrassing to close friends in the same way and might cause a cold situation. I’m wondering how do you guys respond to that and transform a chit-chat into a deeper discussion. Any insight and thought can be helpful.
I'm good/I'm great/I'm fine are acceptable in all situations, the easiest way to make it a deeper discussion is simply to ask "How are you?" and continue the discussion by asking another question/ if they have a question. answer theirs, and you can easily continue that discussion
Correct answer by Joe heatherwood on February 26, 2021
No citation, but it depends on the subculture entirely. You might just nod your head a little for general Americans of either gender. For a close friend, you might punch them in the upper arm medial muscle with your fist you are a typical white person who retains those traditions,A0864nd if a female is in-group, you punch her in the arm as hard as she can take it. You use your fist as hard as you can, depending on the person. That's why I hate being punched in the arm by most people as I am "tender" which means that act is uncomfortable.
Saying "How're your doing" or any subregional variation on that is a ritualized greeting, and you don't have to say anything to someone or back to someone just to respond or to ask. Totally dependent on the in-group and out-group nature. Witness the "fist-bump" popularized by Obama,9876f
Answered by Lori Adams on February 26, 2021
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