For Better Conversations, Replace “How Are You?” With This One Phrase

As far as we’re concerned, small talk is just that – small.

To save time, should we meet in person, on Skype, or in a chat, refer to these answers that will never change:

• “How are you?” – Great!
• “What’s up?” – Not much.
• “How’s business?” – Fantastic.
• “What are you up to today?” – Living the dream.
• “How was your weekend?” – It was good.
• “What’s for dinner?” – I don’t know.
• “What are you doing later?” – Not sure.

Jot that down. We’ll wait.

Got it?

Great!

Now Let’s Make The Small Talk… Bigger.

Per Jacqueline Whitmore, etiquette coach and founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach: