- "I am fine, you?"
- "Fine, thanks!"
Superficial words exchanged to mask emotions. Of course I use these words, of course we all have to use these words, of course we all have good excuses: privacy, pride, denial, not wanting to burden others with our problems... There are a lot of good reasons. My excuse (at least one of them) might sound a little selfish, but I am not very good with small talk. I am actually terrible when it comes to small talk, I never know what to talk about...my brain turns to (chocolate!) jello pudding. I really enjoy listening to people's stories once we get past this painful phase. The funny thing is that, when the tables are turned and someone asks me how I am doing (really doing!) my answer is almost always the same:
- "ME???"
I am so glad I have people in my life who can see right through the politeness, awkwardness, jokes and smiles. All my friend RF has to do is look into my eyes, and ask "How are you doing?" for me to fess up... and not feel awkward about it. Vulnerable, yes; but never awkward...
EED
- "Fine, thanks!"
Superficial words exchanged to mask emotions. Of course I use these words, of course we all have to use these words, of course we all have good excuses: privacy, pride, denial, not wanting to burden others with our problems... There are a lot of good reasons. My excuse (at least one of them) might sound a little selfish, but I am not very good with small talk. I am actually terrible when it comes to small talk, I never know what to talk about...my brain turns to (chocolate!) jello pudding. I really enjoy listening to people's stories once we get past this painful phase. The funny thing is that, when the tables are turned and someone asks me how I am doing (really doing!) my answer is almost always the same:
- "ME???"
I am so glad I have people in my life who can see right through the politeness, awkwardness, jokes and smiles. All my friend RF has to do is look into my eyes, and ask "How are you doing?" for me to fess up... and not feel awkward about it. Vulnerable, yes; but never awkward...
EED
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