ya?” instead of replying to their question. not that you can find out how someone is actually doing by asking while passing each other, but it’s better than ‘not much’ in my opinion. clearly, something is always up or going on, even if it’s something as silly as ‘oh, just walking to class’. but do people really want to know as they walk by you? my other issue is that i feel rude when i don’t reply. i hear you ask me, i just don’t know how to respond quickly enough as your shoulder meets with mine as we go opposite directions. how can greetings in passing cause so much 