As a kid that used be the question that made me panic. Some teacher or parent would ask “What’s up?” In a casual manner and I would just freeze. To this day I have no idea what the proper response is. I assume it isn’t to start talking about orbits.

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      5 days ago

      I’ve had success with asking another leading question. “Have you ever though about [insert special interest]? The other day I started thinking about it and it is kinda cool”