You know, when it's just a casual/passing conversation and not a therapy session or deep conversation with a close friend or significant other.
I value honesty and am a bit cynical of the norm to say you're good, yet I very often say "good!" and pretend I am. Sometimes that makes me feel fake... or at least kind of weird that I lied about how I feel. Sometimes I try to be a bit more honest, but usually I don't really want to get too far into it in these situations. Sometimes I say fine in a somewhat weird tone due to not knowing how to answer, which does not quite feel right either lol
Also, I'm kind of socially awkward/anxious, so that might contribute to this not knowing how to respond. :P
Curious to hear how others handle this situation, or any insight on the topic of communicating comfortably about your mental health on a surface-level. Hope to hear your thoughts! :)