>How's it going?
Why do normies use this as a stock greeting when it's understood that the only socially acceptable answers are "good" or "it's going" (btw I have no idea what the fuck that means I've just heard them say it before)? Are they trying to make a liar out of me?
It's an opener for small talk, you autist.
>"How are you?"
>they don't really care how you are
>its going
nigga what
>>28181846
>"Good"
>Haha glad to hear it man :), hey do you mind helping me out with thi
>"Not so good actually, I-"
>"Well gotta go"
>>28181832
G'day mate is better, fuck those cunts.
>>28181908
I have no fucking idea.
>How's it goin?
>Oh it's going!
>They both laugh
I have no idea what is meant by this or why it's funny, but I swear I've heard this exact interaction dozens of times.
>How's it going?
>I've lost control of my life
>>28181957
it's autistic /r/eddit humor.
>>28181957
Sounds like something only corny white """"""people"""""" would say
It's goin is generally a way to respond to that if your day isnt going well. It's just goin
Thats what that implies.
I honestly answered this question once
Shot down five seconds into my answer
>Normies nod to you
>Nod back
I have no idea of why they do it, but at least it's better than conversation
>>28181957
It's going means "I was expecting an easy day but unforeseen problems have arose that are making my day go slower"
>>28181908
For me it's just dodging their stupid opening for small-talk.
How is this a normie greeting? I've heard people from all levels of social standing say it.
>Whats up!?
>n-nothing
Is this an autistic response?
What is the correct response?
>>28181832
Because they don't want to as "how are you?" or you might start telling them your thoughts, emotions, life history, some sad shit that happened to your family... blah blah blah.
They don't want to get to know you, but know enough where "Hi" is stupid.
>>28182133
It's just an acknowledgement of your presence. Don't think too hard about it.
>>28182133
>Why they do it.
It is a human captcha test.
Nod (are you human? do you recognize I am human)
Nod-back (yes. yes.)
In America, half the people here don't speak fucking English. See we are reduced to nodding.
>"any plans for your day?"
REEEEEEEEE you're there to teach me how to drive, not make pointless small talk
>How's it going?
How's it going?
Everytime
>>28182247
That's an acceptable response. The autistic response would be to look up.
The correct response is whatever you want to say. What's up! means "talk about whatever you want to, I'm just stopping by to chat because I'm bored"
>enjoy your meal!
what the fuck am I supposed to respond to this?
>>28182384
"Thank you"? Are people really this fucking autistic? Is this entire thread bait?
>>28182384
Thanks
Doijbrneififeheh
>>28182384
>waiter/cashier says thank you as they give you your food/goods
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
>>28182400
Listen man. Yes a lot of people on R9K are autistic. Answer them true, it helps them.
>>28182445
They mean thanks for your patronage for giving us your shekels.
Just nod or smile or just do nothing
>>28181908
>mfw i am a hopeless eternal permavirgin and have unironically used that to dodge the "how's it going" shit
Look them in the eyes and answer "nothing much"
>>28182076
corny whites are the only real people
everyone else is a monkey
>how's it going
you can literally say just about anything in relation to your day/hour/minute/etc and as long as it's not completely morbid, they'll respond
someone is giving you the entire stage to pour out your emotions and you're just taking it for granted
fuck, weirdos
>>28181832
If you can sound genuine try "It's good to see you" as a greeting. People usually respond better to it, and I like hearing it too.
>>28182384
>what the fuck am I supposed to respond to this?
Just tell them to go fuck themselves
>>28182641
>as long as it's not completely morbid,
That's my life though
>What's up?
>"Good"
Fuck
>>28182641
It's just a basic social report. The hidden meaning is "we don't know each other well, but out of politeness and respect I am asking about your well being or what you're up to relative to our acquaintance level relationship". So you say "I'm fine" or "I gotta do the dishes, man what a drag eh?". Don't say "I gotta take a shit" or "my life is meaningless and I think about suicide every day".
>Hey hows it goin
>Good man yourself?
>NORMIE TALK
>yeah yeah haha, [agree with opinion]
>[you ask clarifying question]
>No shit?
>NORMIE TALK
>Fucking cool dude {personal ancedote}
