You probably get asked this every day: How are you? Sometimes, the answer’s not easy.
“How are you?” It’s a simple question, just three little words and a question mark.
But It’s not always the easiest to answer!
We may not want to talk about what’s going wrong. We may yearn for support but aren’t sure how someone will respond to a blunt response. We may wish we could tell the whole truth but hope we can get away with a little white lie. We may not feel safe enough to be
completely authentic.
Source : ChronicBabe
So here are 100 starters for conversation.
These are meant to be conversation prompts: A thing to consider when
forming your answer.
You may want to pick out a few of your favorites and practice saying them aloud. You may wish to adapt them to Meet your situation...and that’s PERFECT.
"Sometimes we can’t be 100% honest. But we can respond gracefully."
These 100 prompts are just the start.
Use them as a basis for more ideas.
- I’m Fine. How are you?
(Sometimes you need to say
this even when you don’t
feel fine) - I’m AWAP (As Well As
Possible). - I’m trying really hard to
avoid ambiguous questions
at the moment. - (Just answer with the same
question:) How are you? - I could complain, but I’m not
going to. - Upright and still breathing.
- Thanks for caring babe! Glad
to be here with you. - Better than yesterday, but
not as good as I will be
tomorrow! - I am.
- Wondering how you are.
- Strange, and getting stranger.
- My usual Devil-may-care self.
- I’m endeavoring to
persevere. - How am I what?
- Not so hot, but nothing a stiff
drink and some girl talk
couldn’t Mix. - How do you think I am?
- Do you want the short
version or the long one? - Eh, you win some you lose
some - I’ll leave that up to your imagination.
- Shhhhh. It’s a secret.
- I’ll let you know when I Migure it out.
- Taking deep breaths.
- Ready for tomorrow.
- To tell you the truth, my ______ hurts,
but my doc’s working on a solution
for me so I’m hopeful. - I’ve been better.
- Trying to stay positive.
- Who wants to know?
- Not my best day, but not my worst
day, either. - Let’s just say less than super.
- Wouldn’t you like to know!
- I’m taking it easy.
- Staying grounded.
- (bunch of grunts, gurgles, and other
random noises) pssh, fft, mmhm, ya
know? - Trying to Mit the good in with the
bad, you know? - I don’t know.
- Give me a chocolate bar and I’ll be
fantastic! - Ready for a nap.
- Does it matter? I’m a babe no matter
what ;) - Not in the mood to discuss how I
feel, but thanks for asking—it really
helps to know you care. - Somewhere between blah and meh.
- I put pants on, didn’t I?
- Hold on, let me get the sleep out of
my eyes. - Just hug me and leave it at that.
- I could really go for a back massage!
- Same old, same old.
- I could really go for a walk, want to
join me? - (If you have the time) Let’s make
some tea and talk about it. - Ready for my meds. :D
- Trying to come out on top.
- In need of some peace and quiet.
- Get back to me on that.
- Oooooohhhmmmm.
- Under construction.
- Looking to put some pep back in
my step. - Thinking about getting away from it
all...want to plan a mini-vacation? - Improving.
- I’m trying to be a “big girl” about all
of this - Mama said there’d be days like this,
there’d be days like this, my mama
said. - Instead of waking up on the wrong
side of the bed, I think I woke up
underneath it. - Remembering to stay patient.
- Trying not to burst into tears. I get
an A for effort, right? - In need of some “me time.”
- I feel like crap! Know any good dirty
jokes to cheer me up? - Taking all the love and support I can
get, thanks! - As happy as a clam, a clam that’s
been cracked open, doused in lemon
and shot down the gullet of some
tourist in a tacky Hawaiian shirt. - Appreciating the things I have.
- Getting there.
- On a scale of one to punching
someone in the face? - In desperate need of a mani/pedi.
- Somewhere between drab and fab.
- Things are bound to get better, yes?
- Not giving up.
- Getting stronger.
- Learning.
- Rolling with the punches.
- You can’t know pleasure without
pain, right? :) - In a give-no-shits, take-no-prisoners
kind of mood. - I get knocked down, but I get up
again! - Gearing up for a
comeback. I’ll keep
you posted on my
progress. - Rooting for the
underdog (me). - Gotta keep on
keepin’ on. - I’ve seen better days.
- If I was an animal
right now, I’d
probably be a sloth
(or a turtle). - Ready for you to
make a goofy face/
make me laugh/
make me smile. - Do you want to join
me in a nice long,
relaxing scream?
AAARRRGGHHHH - I mean, I’m not doing
jumping jacks or back
Mlips, but I’m here. - You can’t win ‘em all.
- Imagining myself on a
beach far away. - Crazy. sdhjMhj
kljdghpe’sh;g’ep;
ea’khg sdjhm, right? - I’m feeling more like
Oscar the Grouch
than Elmo right now. - I feel like crap, but
doing the best I can.
Tomorrow’s another
day, yea? - I’m feeling really
grateful for this
beautiful day.
(This is a great way
to take the focus
off of you and onto
some shared
experience that
you’re having with
the other person) - Better now that you’re
here ;) - I don’t feel that great, but my
hair looks awesome, right? - Today I’m more CHRONIC
than BABE. - Not so hot. Wanna help
distract me by telling me
about your day? - Keepin’ busy, which is a good
distraction from my other
tough stuff. - I’ll be better when ______ gets
Mixed, but for now I’m doin’
OK. Thanks! - I’m glad to see you! What’s
new? - I’m giving her all she’s got,
Captain!
Love yourself enough to be authentic. Love others enough to answer with kindness.
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Let me know in the comments, What other ways do you use to answer this ambiguous Question?
Love, Regards & Respect for you !!
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a complete idea bro
Thanks Bro @rikiandria
This awsome. Reading between the lines and understanding people more.
Thanks @fukumineko
I appreciate your Opinion.
Good post bro
Thanks @annie32
How are you? ..."you know I'm good without your presence"... 😄
Lol, That's sarcastic.
That's One way to avoid the other person to keep asking you ambiguous question.
that is the trick 101 to avoid further nonsense question lol..😂
I will have to add it to the list lol. 😂
hahah 😂 great post prem. Some starters are lol..
Haha, Yeah I know. Lol
Atleast we now have an idea as to how to respond to this conventional question.
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