12 Questions To Ask That Are Better Than "How Are You?"

How are you?” is the lowest-hanging fruit in the tree of caring questions, and it’s the one that will give you the most ...
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Don't ask 'How are you?' Here's how successful people get others to like and trust them: Psychology expert

The worst thing you can ask at the start of any interaction is: "How are you?" You're essentially telling the other person that the interaction will be like every other interaction. They'll most ...
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30 Questions That Build Stronger Bonds Than ‘How Are You?’

Asking more specific, open-ended questions than "how are you" helps deepen connections and strengthen relationships. Sharing personal thoughts and feelings builds trust and encourages others to open ...
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A guide to mastering small talk with just about anyone, according to experts

You’re standing in line at the supermarket or drugstore when a stranger speaks up. “Hello, how are you?” the stranger greets you. “Good, and you?” might be your response. Your conversation partner ...
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Are you good at building friendships? Here’s how to tell

People often think close friendships form organically. But researchers who study relationships say the people who are the best at friendships are actually intentional about it. “If we want to live a ...