I usually tell them the truth. This tends to break them of the habit of using “How ya Doin’?” as a substitute for “Hello.” It also guarantees that I’ll be left alone, which is what I usually want anyway.
It’s a long way to heaven, but only three short steps to hell.
Passer-by: How’re ya doin’?
Neuro: Snarl.
“That’s entertainment!” —Vlad the Impaler
I refuse to lie when asked that question. It’s led to people I barely know being inundated with a conversation they never expected to be in, let me tell you.
In my old age, I have mellowed a bit, however. Now, if I ain’t doin’ all that well, an honest, “Lousy, but it’s not your fault” is my comeback.
Yer pal,
Satan
I rather like, “Swimmingly”. It sounds so, I don’t know, bouyant.
I reply…
“Not bad for an old man”
If you can’t convince them, confuse them.
Harry S. Truman
I’m fine, how are you?
Bacccch.
Ahh, it’s not Friday yet.
Great!
Fandiddlytastic!
With a bone-crushing punch to the nose.
Uke
How about this, then:
Having a good day, O Ukie One?
Lub, Me
“Hangin’ in there” or when down
“Better than nuthin’”
In my best Joey Trebbiani:
“How YOU doin’?”
Sometimes I say “Hi!” out of reflex, and then I feel stupid, thinking I just told that person I’m high.
Tell them you’re at a disastrous crossroads in your life, just to see if they’re paying attention.
VB
“Hey! How 'bout that Toe Jam?”