Stop Saying “Hi, How Are You”: How to Break Autopilot and Instantly Improve Conversations
Why “Hi, How Are You” Is a Trap Most people open conversations the same way without ever thinking about it. “Hi, how are you?” sounds polite, but it usually leads nowhere. The answer is almost always automatic: “Good,” “Busy,” or “Can’t complain.” The brain is not engaged because the exchange is predictable. When both people […]