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 ...

Every encounter with another person is an opportunity to shape that relationship. The first words out of your mouth are key in establishing the goodwill we all crave. Unfortunately, too often our ...

If you’ve ever been caught off guard by the question “how are you?”, you know how quickly small talk can fizzle out. Most people default to safe but forgettable answers like “fine” or “good, you?”, ...

Steve Coogan's new BBC series How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge) has received a warm reception from critics, who are pleased to welcome the iconic character back onto our screens. The six-part ...