How are you? Response...

Love that!

I was brought up to reply “fine thank you” even if my leg was falling off 😁

I think I might give that a go Aveline.

"Fair to middling" was a common response where I grew up.

Baggs

"Fair to middling" was a common response where I grew up.

Same here.

Like your Norwegian response though Aveline. The Norwegians have some lovely turns of phrase. 🌺

That is such an apt response Aveline.. I love all Nordic countries..

Baggs

"Fair to middling" was a common response where I grew up.

Yes, we like to try this out when we are in New Zealand, where the most common response is "Awesome!" We get a few surprised looks!

I telephoned a lovely 91 year old family friend the other day who is sharp and witty still but crippled with arthritis . I asked how she was her reply was “well I’m still here!” I then said I hoped to come and visit on a particular date . Her response was “ Oh I have just cancelled my skiing trip so that would be great “ I was momentarily taken in !

Love the Norwegian response but I think my preferred one would be "Up and laughing" 😂

My MiL‘s response to “how are you?” used to be “surviving!”

When my Dad was in his 90’s he would reply “Well I’ve read the paper and there’s no mention of me in the obituary column so that’s a good start to the day!

An elderly gent I used to know would reply "One foot in the grave, the other on a bar of soap!"

My day used to say I’m still here

Still plodding along.

“I’m the right way up.” A very elderly lady I knew always replied with this.

I like that Aveline.
My Dad used to respond, Alive and kicking! Would probably be taken the wrong way today.

Grannynannywanny

When my Dad was in his 90’s he would reply “Well I’ve read the paper and there’s no mention of me in the obituary column so that’s a good start to the day!

Best one yet!

My husband used to say Well at least I’m looking down on the daisies not up!

Grannybags

Love that!

I was brought up to reply “fine thank you” even if my leg was falling off 😁

Me too 😂😂😂😂

Round here our usual reply to
"How are you?" is
"Can't complain."
To which both parties then say,
"Well you can, but it won't do any good!"

My usual reply is 'surviving'.

I had an uncle, whe when asked how he was always replied 'delirious', in a lugubrious tone.

I have a friend who says ‘Still above ground!’ with a hearty laugh.

My late DH would respond with (to my mind impenetrably) “not so dusty”!
I say, “Well. But then I am a very well person…”

I always say "fine thank you" I can't stand this "good" I fell as I want to say "good at what?"