What is the proper response to "Good morning, how are you?"?

Question

I'm just curious. So far this morning, I've heard:

"Fine, how are you?"

"Good morning."

"Hello."

"Getting ready for the long weekend."

I've also heard:

"Sh*tty."

"Who cares?"

"Elvis is alive."

"My hemorrhoids really hurt."

"I had to break up with my boyfriend because I wanted a 5-carat ring, and he could only afford 4."

"Meow meow meow."

"My husband is inadequate in the bedroom."

All of these were said with the utmost sincerity, and without a trace of kidding around. What possesses people to say such odd things, especially in a context where such information is not warranted?

Answer 1

I would say they are ALL proper responses....since you DID ask!  Some people feel the need to divulge information that you don't want or need because you left the door open with a question.  I usually just say "wonderful how are you?"  No one cares how I really am, so why burden them with anything other than a pleasant response. =)

Answer 2

Wow!  Where do you work?  Sounds...interesting!

I would vote for "Fine, how are you?"

Answer 3

im guessing the 'meow meow meow' one is your cat..

a cat cant say much else :)

Answer 4

They want to share there information which is totally absurd to u and me.

Answer 5

omg...some of those are funny...especially the Elvis one!

some people may have said the last 7 just to see if you're really paying attention.  The first four may be 'appropriate' but they're so unoriginal and boring.

Answer 6

i vote for ship!!!!

Answer 7

say Good mornign and How are u back. leanr some manners and stop being so shallow