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Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by BornnAgainChild(f): 2:31pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
ejanla077: When a person working under you more like a staff says that to you in the morning instead of a Goodmorning, then you would sure know what is wrong with that |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by Diesel1(m): 2:40pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
Iyoocartel:Are you jeriq? |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by benqo01(m): 2:42pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
fairheart: You really make sense...i find it very funny when people find it very offensive.......they need a rethink 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by Nobody: 2:42pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
Fucsheetup:i am voicing out the typical african mentality.OP that is saying why elderly adults demand respect i bet if a 10 yr old child asked him how is he and demand for a handshake op go give am a dirty slap |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by BornOnTuesday(m): 2:45pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
mikezuruki: I am indifferent about this but I think it sometimes has to do with the manner in which the person who does the asking does it. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by BarrElChapo(m): 2:59pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
BornnAgainChild: Where's your favorite place milady ? |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by condralbedez: 3:39pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
Iyoocartel:Nwa ogbe....042 making sense like die!! iyooooooo cartel |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by erty6334(m): 3:45pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
I remembered my sister called and my wife said how are you to her the next was insult upon insult on my wife. |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by Zivaharry(m): 4:24pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
Iyoocartel:iyoooooo cartel kee u there. |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by Muftimenk: 4:29pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
hardon1:ur siggy weak me |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by QuinieR(f): 4:44pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
Friend22:All this shalaye is not needed under my post eehnnn Mr old man Ominiknowest |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by Friend22(m): 4:52pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
QuinieR: ... Old madam...it's needed jare my sister. I just taya for some of una |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by bodee(m): 4:55pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
uboma:change that mentality, it's simply not good. As far as some people or most people find it insultive, then there's a need for change. Someone on this platform said 'how are you' is not greeting. Personally, I think it's awkward greeting elderly ones with 'how are you' I treat others just as I want others to treat me. I can't imagine a 10 or 15 years old telling me 'how are you' instead of 'good morning/afternoon' |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by capnies: 4:59pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
mikezuruki: If an adult is sick you can ask how are you today sir; but not a healthy looking adult ie your senior what do you expect him to answer you, such questions it is believed are asked by someone who can solve your problems. |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by EgusiShankly: 5:01pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
Na pride de cos am... U ask such question, I tell you I am fine. |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by bodee(m): 5:03pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
edoairways:Wrong! not out of insecurity or lack of money... It's simply awkward addressing an elderly person in such manner. There's a way I address my younger ones, there's a way I address my mate and of course, there should be a way I should address elderly ones in the society. Can you address your dad the same way you address your siblings or children far younger than you? 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by bodee(m): 5:06pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
EgusiShankly:It's not pride! Think and think on this thing. 'How are you' should be addressed to kids |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by 0llamide: 5:21pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
Kamdil: God bless you. imagine a student saying "bawo ni" to their Yoruba teacher, or "how are you" to a lecturer.. abba |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by uboma(m): 5:21pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
bodee: Do not quote me out of context. I do say, 'Good morning/afternoon' to people I meet (younger/older than me) and this is followed by, 'how are you'. I do not need to change my style of greeting as there is nothing wrong with it. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by edoairways: 5:25pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
bodee:It is not awkward rather it is out of pride. |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by QuinieR(f): 5:33pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
Friend22: Okay my boy
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Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by fabulous85: 5:42pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
QuinieR:your aunty is right, she is not your mate, nothing like low mentality na you no get sense. |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by QuinieR(f): 5:45pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
fabulous85: Sho ya werey nii When will pple start minding their business bayii |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by chival(f): 6:06pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
mikezuruki:Beats me. I once got into an altercation with a colleague who claimed I was in the habit of insulting him every morning by asking him that question. I was so shocked I went round the office asking people if they feel that question is belittling or insulting. To my surprise, about 70% of them claimed it was. It's one of those Nigerian things. |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by Ginomel(m): 6:22pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
uchman: I don't see anything wrong with your wife asking you "How are you " .That's the most sincere care you could get from someone close and equal. Unless the husband has a very low self esteem or not in charge at home, that's when it would be a concern to you. However, it should be a no no from any lady or anybody outside . Forget the nonsense people are saying. Most of the "how are you "are not sincere.Its either the fellow wants to show you superiority or stupid and unnecessary dominance. He doesn't care about your well being he just wanted to foolishly proud to you. |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by Nobody: 6:26pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
chival: Worse they didn't say anything before 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by Oselu28(f): 6:41pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
How are you is okay.. *How are you feeling is the worst *What's going on with you *How's life treating you Yanmayanma question |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by edoairways: 6:48pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
bodee:It isn't awkward. The words are clear to everyone but pride and ego wouldn't let many think. And yes I do ask my daddy how are you, he doesn't take offense |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by Ginomel(m): 6:53pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
ejanla077:Hey, How are you? How you dey? |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by bolajinoni1(m): 7:07pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
Fucsheetup:have give you my point weather you take it or leave it, that my opinion |
Re: Why Do Adults Find "How Are You?" Insulting? by bejeria101(m): 7:28pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
That's not the correct one, na that are you ok! That thing is damn annoying. |
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