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.

  • thefartographer@lemm.ee
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    8 days ago

    “Hey” is shockingly acceptable.

    “Not much, you?” is considered polite.

    “My cholesterol” or “my blood pressure” followed by “my doctor says it’s really a problem!” is my favorite response. People either chuckle at the joke and move on or get uncomfortable and leave me alone.