How to Respond to ‘How Are You?’ When You’re Not OK

When she catches those words rolling out of her mouth—which still happens occasionally—she corrects herself and tells the ...
CNBC

Don't ask 'How are you?' Here's how successful people get others to like and trust them: Psychology expert

The worst thing you can ask at the start of any interaction is: "How are you?" You're essentially telling the other person that the interaction will be like every other interaction. They'll most ...
Reader's Digest

The Surprising Way You Should Answer “How Are You?”—And Why It Makes Such a Difference

I recently asked an acquaintance how she was four times in a row. Here's how to avoid getting stuck on this conversational hamster wheel. While checking in at the gym the other day, I chirped, “Hey, ...
Fast Company

Stop saying ‘how are you?’ and try these greetings instead

Every encounter with another person is an opportunity to shape that relationship. The first words out of your mouth are key in establishing the goodwill we all crave. Unfortunately, too often our ...