[X3pilot]

and you get a dissertation for 30 minutes about your co-workers upcoming colon surgery, complete with details and analysis and then you have to hear it several more times when other hapless co-workers fall into the trap of being considerate. Aren't there rules that state the ONLY answer for when someone ask "How are you?" is "Fine,good, how about you?" and they are required to simply answer "Pretty good, thanks." and then we move on?

Sorry. Rant compelte.

 

[douglas]

suggestion: if you dont want a real answer then just say "hi"

 

[I Are Baboon]

Just say "Good morning" and be done with it.

 

[Jay Gatz]

i never know what to say when people use qustions as greetings.

"what do you know?"

"what's up?"

"What do ya think?"

 

[chuffer]

yup, stick with non-interrogative salutations: hi, hello, good afternoon, piihb, etc.

 

[MountainDrew]

I like the drive by "Good Morning" Dont stop, dont make eye contact. Just Hello and keep going.

 

[jacksonpt]

Why do you have to say anything? Look straight ahead, or better yet at a newspaper, notes, work, etc.

 

[Da Peach]

I'm going to take your question as rhetorical.

 

[MMike]

I'm going to take your question as rhetorical.

Ooooh....look at Mr. Two-Square!

You should get your g/f's dad to do his bit on "Hi, how are you?"

 

[Da Peach]

Ooooh....look at Mr. Two-Square!

You should get your g/f's dad to do his bit on "Hi, how are you?"

I have yet to have the pleasure.

 

[robdamanii]

When they tell you about the surgery, you should just slowly let an evil grin spread across your face, start wringing your hands and snickering.

When they ask what you're doing, just mutter that the plan is proceeding according to plan.

 

[SkaredShtles]

i never know what to say when people use qustions as greetings.

"what do you know?"

Jack squat.

"what's up?"

Nada mucho.

"What do ya think?"

I try not to.

HTH.

 

[Secret Squirrel]

i never know what to say when people use qustions as greetings.

"what do you know?"

More than you.

"what's up?"

Looks like rain.

"What do ya think?"

I'm still alive.

 

[H8R]

After they are done inform them that they interrupted you.

"Like I was saying, - How are you...supposed to get my fvcking coffee when you won't shut the fvck up?"

 

[jonKranked]

Why do you have to say anything? Look straight ahead, or better yet at a newspaper, notes, work, etc.

that's totally anti-social. you have to work with these people. do you really want them to think you're some sort of internet troll?

 

[KavuRider]

I have the opposite problem.
People come up to me at work and want to launch into a discussion...I wish they would just say Hi and keep moving.

I think people get confused - just because I work with you, doesn't mean we're buddies.

 

[BMXman]

suggestion: if you dont want a real answer then just say "hi"

ding ding ding ...we have a winner!