How does that relate? The waitress is bound to a social constract that restricts their behaviour, much like one should not spew some platitudes that sound like you’re tripping right now in response to a customary greeting that really isn’t about how they’re doing unless asked of a close friend or family in a private setting.
Hey, when I added “I haven’t eaten any babies yet today.” to the end of my “Not great.” response, it wasn’t intended to be the reason I’m not doing great, I just wanted to reassure you that I haven’t turned to eating babies despite how ungreat my day has been. And the “yet” wasn’t because I had plans for later in the day, it’s because I can’t predict the future!
That means you’re one of them.
One of those people who doesn’t understand how a statement can be saccharine and offputting even if the literal meaning is fine.
Chad at the store: “How was your day ?” “Mine was great” (in a fancy way)
You and some other people: “NOOO !!! YOUR FORMULATION IS OFF-PUTTING, BILLIONS MUST DIE !!!11!!”
Do you think the waitress’s smile and tone are sincere, too?
yeah i actually don’t go to a restaurant unless the waitress stomps on my balls
Hey, I’m not here to kinkshame.
How does that relate? The waitress is bound to a social constract that restricts their behaviour, much like one should not spew some platitudes that sound like you’re tripping right now in response to a customary greeting that really isn’t about how they’re doing unless asked of a close friend or family in a private setting.
Hey, when I added “I haven’t eaten any babies yet today.” to the end of my “Not great.” response, it wasn’t intended to be the reason I’m not doing great, I just wanted to reassure you that I haven’t turned to eating babies despite how ungreat my day has been. And the “yet” wasn’t because I had plans for later in the day, it’s because I can’t predict the future!