When you ask a person "How are you?" Do you actually mean it....?

Yes I do really mean it. Hope you are doing well :)

Neocon means "New Conservative", and the original spokespersons for NeoConservatism were such as Jean Fitzpatrick. Not a moderate, but neither a wingnut. As a classic and proud Liberal I do not denigrate the opposing philosophies. To promulgate discussion you have to be able to agree to disagree. The neocons as self identified in the current administration give Conservatives a bad name. Barry Goldwater would be rolling over in his grave.

Sometimes I mean it.

Sometimes I'm just being polite.

Its all in the eyes and body language. If I'm on the move and I quickly say, in passing, "Hi, How are you" with my eyes on the door. Then I'm just being polite and would like a quick answer.

But if I'm standing there facing you and looking into your eyes calmly, then I would like a real conversation. Most people get this, without too much thought.

most of the time people ask this question to be polite. only sometimes do they actually mean it. same goes for everyone...sorry but thats the truth.

I only mean it when it's someone that I know, but if its a stranger and he comes into my job, I only do it out of politeness.

It's become part of the greeting I say to people, but if they ever say they are not good, I'm always concerned and start enquiring why.

i mean it. if i'm not reli interested in knowing how someone is, i just say "hi, havent seen u in a while" or sumthing lyk dat. it annoys me wen people ask "how are u?" in an insincere way, & wen u tell them how u r, they cut u off cos theyre not reli interested

Yes I mean it, How are you today?

no I mean it. when that say how that are or how that are doing it makes me feel good

No.

Nice talking to you.

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