I recently asked an acquaintance how she was four times in a row. Here's how to avoid getting stuck on this conversational hamster wheel. While checking in at the gym the other day, I chirped, “Hey, ...

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While checking in at the gym the other day, I chirped, “Hey, how are you?” as I scanned my card. “I’m fine. How are you?” the front-desk person responded. “Oh, I’m fine. How are you?” I answered, ...