What does it mean when a person asks me how I am, BUT

Walks on by , keeps walking while asking me how I am. This one lady does it often, someone I am friends with. It just seems really rude. She isnt really waiting for me to respond. I dont, i am just always feeling like wth.

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SaorUladh · 31-35, M

Where I live, some people use the words "how are you?" as a general greeting instead of hello, good morning, et cetera.

They aren't expecting a response that answers the question. It's not that they're being rude, it's just a very peculiar colloquialism.

That might not be the case where you are but I thought it was worth mentioning.

TurtlePink · 22-25, F

@SaorUladh that’s how it is in the US too

Enonnannej · 46-50, F

@SaorUladh i know what how are you means. I also understand its just a thing to do to be nice. But we are friends and i havent talked to her in a while. And we both have physical issues sooo i really wanted to answer the question without her being that way.

JonUK41 · 36-40, M

@TurtlePink In the UK too. When you meet somebody it's normal for older people to shake hands and say "how do you do?" This is not actually a question or an enquiry as to their wellbeing