CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Do you ask someone “How are you?” when you really don’t care? When someone says, “Hello, good morning,” followed by, “How are you doing?” do you ever wonder – do they really care?

DETROIT – “How are you?” is such a simple question, but for someone fighting cancer, there are no simple answers. So when I saw Elissa Robinson over Zoom this week, I asked, “How are you doing today?” ...

Generally, when someone asks “How are you doing,” you don’t actually tell them how you’re doing. Without this piece of common etiquette, we would be pinned in place for hours by vague acquaintances ...

First impressions matter, and they start with a greeting. Here’s how to greet people so they feel seen and respected.