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Let's mean it when we ask "How are You?" [VIDEO]
In today's video I consider the phrase 'how are you?' and the fact that it has become more of a social tic than a meaningful question - I explore how we can become a little better at asking, and answering, the question 'how are you' and why this would be beneficial.
The video I refer to re starting mental health conversations is here:
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7 年Dr Pooky Knightsmith Hesmondhalgh. It's great to hear this from you. I've missed your posts. This is such an important message, as we can get so caught up in the formalities and our words can lack meaning and impact. As a family we have had a difficult 3 weeks over the Christmas period with a very ill loved one. As we have sat by his hospital bed that question has been asked time and time again of us and of him - rarely have we given an honest response. A better question might be something like...'Tell me, how are you feeling?' which is a more 'probing' question. Also our body language and eye contact can indicate whether we're waiting for a response or are in a position to respond. Perhaps keep hold of the person's hand and and try to read the signals they are sending in terms of their ability to respond. But, like you say, don't ask a throw away question, especially to people in difficult circumstances. Thankyou for a thought provoking post. Best wishes for 2018!
Pre-sessional Academic English Teacher, Cambridge Assessment Specialist, Owner and course/syllabus writer at 'I ?? English 2', DELTA qualified (module 3), ?????? ????????????.
7 年''I'm fine'' is what is expected no matter what the circumstances are, unfortunately..
Cambride (all levels) & IELTS Language Teacher
7 年Indeed, when we are passing by someone and we say 'hi, how are you're, let's always remember to stop long enough to listen and respond in kind to their reply.