How are you?

What is it with those people who slightly bounce back whenever you tell them you are not OKAY. Like are we programmed to only handle good stories? I am referring to the Dutch culture now as we all know that in America or Australia for example the ‘How are you’ is just an extension of ‘Hi’. They don’t necessarily want to know how you are but it means:   If you walk into a shop: ‘Hi I’m working here so if you need anything, call me’ If you enter a restaurant: ‘Hi I’m your waiter for today, just letting...

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