RE: Randumb Musings: On Being OK, Burdens, 11 Muffins and Leaky Pipes
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I have never liked the mindless "How ya doin'?" greeting so common in America. I don't want to put people in the position of denying their stress and turmoil just to complete an empty social ritual. I only ask my patrons what is going on or how they are doing if I am ready and willing to lend an ear. I was warned today not to ask such questions if I didn't have time for a story. So I repeated the question. I know I can't usually offer sage advice or anything, but I can listen anyway.
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Sometimes people just need a "space" in which to tell their story. When I do decide to ask someone how they are doing, I am fully ready for them to share sincerely...