We ask this banal, generic filler question of each other at many passings and greetings.
What COULD be a much better, more real, equally short, but more fullfilling question or back and forth?
I think Seinfeld went with "You are so good looking" or something.
"Wussup?" has replaced it. In 50 years it will be a standard English salutation.
"How are you?" has always been like asking for a health update.
How's it hanging?
What's up, big guy?
Hey, you're looking good today.
Nice shoes you're wearing!
Is this the way to the bathroom?
Haven't I seen you somewhere before.
We were in the same class, maybe?
Niiiice gym outfit!
Is everything okay?
You shouldn't be walking on the streets this time of night as a young woman.
Sure, you can crash at my place.
Climb in.
That sledgehammer? That red is all rust.
Ha.. ha.. ha...
I may start trying something... anything, not sure yet. Maybe upon someone 'acknoledging' me in passing, I will simply say something like "You rock." or "Hey, you." or "Great day." Which acknoleges them, does not commit to extended fake dialogging, and wishes a positivity, mutual acknoledgement, or great day on them also. One tiny little package.
share'My name is ShogunofYonkers.
You killed my father.
Prepare to die.'
This my go to conversation starter.
Howdy.
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