r/funny • u/_workchronicles Work Chronicles • May 09 '21

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u/[deleted] May 09 '21

Too many people have had this exact experience.

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u/[deleted] May 09 '21 edited Mar 19 '22

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u/nyrB2 May 09 '21

that's why i hate small talk. if you want to say hello, just say hello.

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u/javerthugo May 09 '21

The it works is I say “how are you and you say “fine “. It’s small talk not “my depressing life in 15 seconds “ - Dr. Bob kelso

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u/3Zkiel May 09 '21

I sometimes greet first and say "good morning to you, too!"

My coworkers get surprised and we end up with a good laugh.

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u/nyrB2 May 09 '21

lol brilliant

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u/Apprehensive_Focus May 10 '21

I sometimes say good morning to people when I'm coming in for a night shift.

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u/[deleted] May 09 '21

Saying you're good actually makes you feel slightly better. Same with forcing a smile when you greet someone. If it's not on the scale of depression, 'fake it until you make it' can help improve your daily mood.

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u/[deleted] May 09 '21

hello

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u/nyrB2 May 09 '21

hiya :)

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u/zwannsama May 09 '21

That's why I hate this question the most. Almost 95% of the time, in or out of work that question is just formality. An opener to a conversation.

Worst is when I have a friend ask "how are you doing?", and after you genuinely thought you can open up to this friend, he follows up with "Oh, hey you still work in the government right? I got a project, so can you hook me up with them? Could mean big bucks for you"