Sometimes, I find myself starting to say one of the following phrases and catch myself. It could be construed as a lie when you are asked "How are you today?" and you answer with "Fine, thank you. And you?" I realize we often do this to avoid pouring out our heart and saying to someone "Rotten, thank you. You?" Although I have been known to say that on occasion, I usually do it for effect - just to see the look on someone's face. Then I laugh and they have no idea if I was lying or telling the truth.
And what about the waitress who says "How are we today?" I know how I am but why would you ask me how YOU are doing?
But there are certain things people say to me (or I hear them say to other people) that I would love to challenge. I think these are usually said because they feel badly for someone and don't know what else to say. HOWEVER, if we say these things and sincerely mean them -- that is a totally different ballgame. My issue is when we say something for the mere sake of saying it and there is little to no thought behind it.
