Nataly 38 #1 September 5, 2011 Let's say someone asks "how are you?" And let's say things are going spectacularly SHIT. What do you answer? Discuss, elaborate, expand, et cetera. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,572 #2 September 5, 2011 Well, today out cycling, I stopped at a convenience store where they know me and when they asked I answered: "Well, I've only been hit by one car so far today!" "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #3 September 5, 2011 Quote Let's say someone asks "how are you?" And let's say things are going spectacularly SHIT. What do you answer? Discuss, elaborate, expand, et cetera. You should say "Well if a kitchen sink landed on me at this moment, that would be the highlight of my day" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #4 September 5, 2011 Quote Well, today out cycling, I stopped at a convenience store where they know me and when they asked I answered: "Well, I've only been hit by one car so far today!" *excellent* (Your answer - not the fact that you got hit by a car!)"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #5 September 5, 2011 Ah, Honey I hate to break it to you, but no one really wants to hear the real, "I've had a bitch of a day/week/month/year answer, so Eff off, bitch, you don't have a clue how bad it is!" answer.This is sad but true. Was this a hypothetical question? I hope so :-* (I wish there was a kissy-face icon to show support). lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SansSuit 1 #6 September 5, 2011 Confuse 'em....... "Better than I was, but not so good as I was before I got worse!"Peace, -Dawson. http://www.SansSuit.com The Society for the Advancement of Naked Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 September 5, 2011 i wont ask if i don’t care. But my answer to the question would depend on who is asking. Do they actually give a shit or are they just performing pleasantries? If a friend asks, I will honestly answer.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #8 September 5, 2011 Although, I should add; no matter how I am feeling on any given day I answer "OUTSTANDING" with a smile. No one ever expects that answer, and it always makes me feel better, and generally makes them feel better (that is the assumption because they usually perk up) lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #9 September 5, 2011 Quote Ah, Honey I hate to break it to you, but no one really wants to hear the real, "I've had a bitch of a day/week/month/year answer, so Eff off, bitch, you don't have a clue how bad it is!" answer.This is sad but true. Was this a hypothetical question? I hope so :-* (I wish there was a kissy-face icon to show support). Yeah yeah - it's completely hypothetical in our past but we really felt obligated to say things were ok (or better!) today. And yes... Obviously, part of it is that people don't care!! Thought it was interesting - and true!"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #10 September 5, 2011 Here are two acceptable answers: "Oh, you know, strikes and gutters, ups and downs," or "Sometimes you eat the bear, sometimes the bear eats you..."--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 27 #11 September 5, 2011 I can't believe I'm the first one who voted for the bewbs.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 September 5, 2011 QuoteI can't believe I'm the first one who voted for the bewbs. AND that's why you were a greenie at one point in time, a finer understanding of how things are and how they should be!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,572 #13 September 5, 2011 Quote Here are two acceptable answers: "Oh, you know, strikes and gutters, ups and downs," or "Sometimes you eat the bear, sometimes the bear eats you..." I just know Dave is looking for an opportunity to respond with: "DO YOU SEE WHAT HAPPENS???...""There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 September 5, 2011 Quote Quote Here are two acceptable answers: "Oh, you know, strikes and gutters, ups and downs," or "Sometimes you eat the bear, sometimes the bear eats you..." I just know Dave is looking for an opportunity to respond with: "DO YOU SEE WHAT HAPPENS???..." DO YOU SEE WHAT HAPPENS LARRY? DO YOU SEE WHAT HAPPENS? DO YOU SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU MEET A STRANGER IN THE ALPS?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #15 September 5, 2011 I'm oft heard saying, Have a Nice Day...Unless you've made other plans You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #16 September 5, 2011 Quote i wont ask if i don’t care. But my answer to the question would depend on who is asking. Do they actually give a shit or are they just performing pleasantries? If a friend asks, I will honestly answer. I'm a little bit like this but I still tend to veer towards the easier "I'm fine" answer."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #17 September 5, 2011 If I was any better, I'd be twins! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #18 September 5, 2011 Quote Here are two acceptable answers: "Oh, you know, strikes and gutters, ups and downs," or "Sometimes you eat the bear, sometimes the bear eats you..." Unless the guy's name is Donny. Then, really, there's only ONE acceptable answer. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #19 September 5, 2011 My standard reply is: "I woke up with a pulse. I'm happy."My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meso 38 #20 September 5, 2011 If someone is asking me, I will answer them straight. If they don't want to hear the truth they shouldn't ask. Though it depends on the person asking, if I'm having a shit day and a stranger asks, I will give a "meh, you know..". But if it's someone I know I will give them a 10 minute long rant on the situation and my desire to kick peoples teeth out. I don't do the whole 'pretend everything is okay and hide emotions' thing. I raaaaaaaageeeeeeeeee at everyone and everything. They better damn well listen to my raging and they better feel privileged that I allowed them to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #21 September 5, 2011 Right on sister ... ....... there that should give you sumut to rage about (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #22 September 5, 2011 Quote Right on sister ... ....... there that should give you sumut to rage about "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #23 September 5, 2011 I call it how i see it . If i think some one is being a twat i will tell them, or they ask me how i am or think i will tell them straight. Will be honest lost a few friends that way but never been one to beat about the bush or let things fester. Most of my Friends Know this and if they don't realize it quickly, then they do sooner or later. I really can't stand people talking behind other peoples back i prefer to say it to their face its just the way i was brought up. I prefer and respect people who pay me the same curtsey, more. My air may not smell of roses but at least its clear Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meso 38 #24 September 5, 2011 Not on this site! It just makes me feel wanted, everyone here loves boobies, even the girls...So if you got 'em flaunt 'em. Unless you're calling me a pre-pubescent sisters, in which case... How dare you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #25 September 5, 2011 (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites