Members jonathan_matos5 Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 why do people not understand that the appropriate response to "how you doin'?" is "how you doin'?". not an detailed description of why you day sucked, or why you day was awesome. just a simple nod, and a "how you doin'?". i saw one of my semi-acquaintances the other day and said "how you doin'?" and they went on, and on, blah blah blah. for what seems like an eternity over something that i didn't really care about, and i was in a hurry to get to my next class. is it a regional thing that people do not get? i have lots of family in the NJ,PA area is this why i am one of the few that understands the concept of "how you doin'?"? "how you doin'?" is an acknowledgement that you see someone and might know them. not a conversation starter. that is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 why do people not understand that the appropriate response to "how you doin'?" is "how you doin'?". not an detailed description of why you day sucked, or why you day was awesome. just a simple nod, and a "how you doin'?". i saw one of my semi-acquaintances the other day and said "how you doin'?" and they went on, and on, blah blah blah. for what seems like an eternity over something that i didn't really care about, and i was in a hurry to get to my next class. is it a regional thing that people do not get? i have lots of family in the NJ,PA area is this why i am one of the few that understands the concept of "how you doin'?"? "how you doin'?" is an acknowledgement that you see someone and might know them. not a conversation starter. that is all. HA! And how YOU doin'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 Around here it is "What's up?" or "sup?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members y-o-y Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 why do people not understand that the appropriate response to "how you doin'?" is "how you doin'?". not an detailed description of why you day sucked, or why you day was awesome. just a simple nod, and a "how you doin'?". Cuz not everyone is as hip as you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted November 5, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 Cuz not everyone is as hip as you? i have been called a lot of things in my 25 years on this planet and hip is not one of them. i am about as geek as people get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted November 5, 2008 CMS Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 why do people not understand that the appropriate response to "how you doin'?" is "how you doin'?". not an detailed description of why you day sucked, or why you day was awesome. just a simple nod, and a "how you doin'?".i saw one of my semi-acquaintances the other day and said "how you doin'?" and they went on, and on, blah blah blah. for what seems like an eternity over something that i didn't really care about, and i was in a hurry to get to my next class.is it a regional thing that people do not get? i have lots of family in the NJ,PA area is this why i am one of the few that understands the concept of "how you doin'?"?"how you doin'?" is an acknowledgement that you see someone and might know them. not a conversation starter.that is all. So why didn't you interrupt them and say, "I really don't care about you or your problems, so stop now" ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 A: Great , How are you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members solderjunkie Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 Wassup!?!?! silly {censored}ers;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ModmanQ6 Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 Dood, you wouldn't believe the day I've been having...let me tell you about 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Members misterhinkydink Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 [YOUTUBE]RD36ybdlAKU[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 What's happenin' ...hotstuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 Well in Michigan, we say, "How YOOOOO Doin?" Especially to the ladies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 A: Great , How are you ? Exactly! The Dublin equivalent (well, Northside of Dublin ) would be "What's the story?" and thats sometimes shortened to "story?" or "story bud?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JCampbell72 Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 Well in Michigan, we say, "How YOOOOO Doin?" Especially to the ladies. [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 why do people not understand that the appropriate response to "how you doin'?" is "how you doin'?". not an detailed description of why you day sucked, or why you day was awesome. just a simple nod, and a "how you doin'?".i saw one of my semi-acquaintances the other day and said "how you doin'?" and they went on, and on, blah blah blah. for what seems like an eternity over something that i didn't really care about, and i was in a hurry to get to my next class.is it a regional thing that people do not get? i have lots of family in the NJ,PA area is this why i am one of the few that understands the concept of "how you doin'?"?"how you doin'?" is an acknowledgement that you see someone and might know them. not a conversation starter.that is all. Cause you are in Oklahoma.... How you doin? is better understood as a "Hello" than a question up here and a the right response is "Good, How you doing?" and not for nuthin but you did ask....How you doin'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 PREEEEECISELY. And I ain't even a fan of the show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 So why didn't you interrupt them and say, "I really don't care about you or your problems, so stop now" ??? Better yet, just say 'Hello.' Asking 'How you doin?' is an invitation for a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 I always ask when I am asked, but I always have the courtesy and tact to lie my ass off and say "Pretty damned good, and you?" I always pray that the brevity is infectious, and we can all be on our way, but if it's an older person... "Fine and the same for you, I hope". :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roger in the sky Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 Exactly! The Dublin equivalent (well, Northside of Dublin ) would be "What's the story?" and thats sometimes shortened to "story?" or "story bud?" yes! im co-opting that as of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 I do sometimes screw with people.... "I'm unconscious, and you?" "Surviving." "Terrible, the radiation treatment made my balls glow." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 Fuhgetaboutit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted November 5, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 contrary to popular belief I do not use "how you doin'?" as a pickup line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sugarskull Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 Duuuude! Buddy! Ya'll right? Yup, you? Yup. Family? Meh. You? Not bad. See ya. Later. Oh, Friday. Beer! My place. Duuuuuuude. (that is how I have witnessed it around my neighbourhood at any rate. Feel free to replace 'family' with 'flames' or whatever local team of your preference.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members collinwho Posted November 6, 2008 Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 contrary to popular belief I do not use "how you doin'?" as a pickup line. Now that I think about it, I never have, either. Well, I know what I'm using next time I go out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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