This happens to me all the time. Some friendly neighbor will say "How ya doin'?", and I say "Great. How about you?", and then they walk off without another word.
I know that my question is an empty pleasantry, and that neither of us care one tiny bit if the other is having a good day, but I do expect a reply. I don't expect honesty, as I don't want any negativity clouding the moment. Just a simple "Good", "Great" or "Splendid". How hard is it to just say "Good" to prevent me from feeling like an idiot with an ignored question?
If they don't want a conversation they should just say "Hi", or "Good Afternoon", or whatever. A nod of the head is good enough.
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