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[–] 7 points 5 months ago (3 children)

That depends on the culture. I have a british coworker who says "hi, how are you" as a greeting, not as a question.

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  • [–] 7 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    Also the British custom of asking if you're alright which must adhere to the following script:

    "Hiya, you alright?"

    "Oh yeah not so bad. You?"

    "Yeah not bad."

    You can deviate slightly ("can't complain") but under no circumstances must you discuss whether you're actually alright or not. I've genuinely seen this exchange happen at a funeral, with the widower being like "Yeah not so bad..."

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