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LJ Idol Topic 1: Empty Gestures

Oct 16, 2009 09:31

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baxaphobia October 16 2009, 19:43:28 UTC

So true. But do people (other than real friends) want to hear "life sucks today." hahaha.

brand0new0day October 16 2009, 19:58:37 UTC

Probably not! Which is why we reply with "Good" instead of the truth. ;)

teaberryblue October 16 2009, 20:51:38 UTC

i do! Then I buy people cupcakes!

baxaphobia October 16 2009, 22:33:14 UTC

Life sucks today. (I love cupcakes!) hahahaha

teaberryblue October 16 2009, 20:53:36 UTC

I think it is good to ask people how they are. But yeah, someetimes I answer that I'm fine and then a second later will be like, whoa, wait, no, I HAS TEH PLAGUEEEEE. But I don't know if it's because it's the accepted answer or because 90% of days are good days and I get so used to telling people how good I am that that's what I say! I think it is more likely that than that I'm afraid they won't accept me being bad.

brand0new0day October 17 2009, 00:49:52 UTC

For me it's a complete snap reaction. I just say, "I'm good. How are you?" even if I don't mean to. Most of my days are good days but I notice that on my truly, truly bad days I'll still pretend to be good for the sake of a making a 30-second encounter easier.

kandigurl October 16 2009, 22:17:13 UTC

First off, your lj layout is GORGEOUS. Secondly, win for all the Dr. Horrible references. And now, onto your actual entry. :)

Usually, if I'm not having the best day and someone asks, I say, "Oh, I'm making it through." Which is true but not really burdening them with my problems, so I figure it's a good compromise. I've struggled with the insincerity of this exchange myself!

brand0new0day October 17 2009, 00:50:59 UTC

Thanks! My two favorite things: prettiness and Dr. Horrible. :D

As a rule, I hate lying, so it kind of sticks in my craw to have to lie to strangers on a somewhat regular basis. Maybe I should try being honest and LOL at the shocked responses I get!

jenandbronze October 16 2009, 23:04:33 UTC

Yah if I am not feeling hot, I lie to people I don't know... whazzu with that?

Great ending... yep, I think we all will continue to "lie" when asked how we are!

brand0new0day October 17 2009, 01:06:12 UTC

Thanks. :) I don't think it's a big lie, in the same way that some sins aren't big sins, but it's still there and it's still an empty gesture (I think).

alephz October 17 2009, 00:34:27 UTC

It's a horrible thing to lie.

But for the survival of ourselves and those around us... sometimes it's all we can do.

brand0new0day October 17 2009, 01:07:13 UTC

That's a somewhat sad way to look at it, but you're right. I try to avoid it when I can but like you said, sometimes it's necessary. Thanks for reading. :)