How about when you see somebody in a store or walking down the street. They say to you.
Hey, How you doing ? But don't stop to see.They just keep walking.
I realize its a form of a greeting. But you don't wait to see why ask?
Or better yet. Ever listen to talk radio. The caller will say Hi Charlie how you doing? And the next caller and just about every caller waiting will ask the same thing. They have been on hold for an hour. Didn't they hear Charlie say he was fine? Does it need to get asked by everybody waiting?
Now when ever I see somebody I know. I usually just say Hi or Hello. That way I don't need to know how the are doing. Or I might just say before they say anything.
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