What’s Wrong With Being “Just Fine”?
Written by Evan Bailyn on 06/20 at 12:42 PM - 6 Comments
One big difference beween children and adults is that the latter often possesses a permanent defense mechanism known as being “fine.” Whenever I hear someone say that they are fine, usually in response to “how are you,” I get a little uncomfortable. “Fine,” to me, is like saying “I’m hanging in there.” It implies that the person is living out of habit, not out of enthusiasm.
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