In Japanese and Italian, the response to [How are you?] is I'm fine, a…

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In Japanese and Italian, the response to [How are you?] is I'm fine, and you? In German it's answered with a sigh and a slight pause, followed by Not so good. ✨ David Sedaris (2013). Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls, p.42, Hachette UK
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In Japanese and Italian, the response to [How are you?] is I'm fine, and you? In German it's answered with a sigh and a slight pause, followed by Not so good. ✨ David Sedaris (2013). Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls, p.42, Hachette UK

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