Why Do Brits Say ‘I’m Fine, Thanks’ When We’re Really Not?
If you’ve lived in Britain for more than about six minutes, you’ll know that “You alright?” or “How are you?” isn’t actually a question – it’s a greeting. The accepted response, to be given in all circumstances short of being actively boiled alive in a volcano at the time of asking, is “I’m fine, thanks. You?” To which the other […]
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