>american asks how am I doing >actually tell him how I'm

Good thread

I run in to this bullshit everyday. Starts a quick chat. My countrymen are robots/sedated zombies going through motions of preprogrammed social cues.

>>73394007
>Starts
shit I misread that

>Nice to meet you

>>73391604
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4i3LmR0K74

We Norwayfags like to answer this question with negative stuff.
Ailments and how our boss is a cunt and all the tasks and deadlines hanging over you.
Americlaps think we're being cunts, but it's actually meant as a strong signal of (potential) friendship - We hate fake happiness, and we know that everyone likes to talk shit about something to relieve stress. By telling someone you're having a terrible day, you're inviting him to say something similar, and since you probably have something in common that you both hate this eases the social tension and builds trust.

>>73394861
cool as fuck

>>73395003
Mostly, we'll just look shyly down at our feet, mumble "I'm okay, I guess" while quickly walking away.

If a Norwayfag starts talking about things that annoy him, he's really interested in having a good conversation with you.

>>73394007
>everyone is dumb except for me

Hello underage

I normally get fairly honest answers to this question. If you're going to ask, you should expect people to answer.

seconding >>73394861
if you rant about how bad your day is it's mostly true and honest, while going the "um fine thx, how r u" way is seen as fake and impolite

>>73394861
this

>>73394264
>german banter

>>73394861
wtf i love northway now

>>73391604
Idk how bad it is in other countries
But I suggest all Americans here start watching people for "carchphrases" or other things from the tv or media
You will see soon how robotic they are

>>73396679
>hey, man, how are you
>good, how are you
>fine, thanks

BREAK THE CONDITIONING

>>73394861
>autism in America is normal in Europe
I was born in the wrong continent

>>73395141
Americans are dumb tho

>>73394861
teach me mastah