<p>This will probably make me look anti-social, but</p>
<p>A: How are you?
B: Fine, thanks. How are you?
A: I’m fine thanks.</p>
<p>This takes time in every encounter. But I admit my time isn’t that valuable. I’m thinking more of all the calls on a radio/TV call-in show, or Regis Philben with phone-a-friends on Millionaire.</p>
<p>Caller: Hello Host, How are you?</p>
<p>Well, I’m guessing Host’s status hasn’t changed since the last 10 callers.</p>