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Unfortunately, "I'm fine" is a strongly ingrained default reaction in some circles. I feel this largely depends on culture (e.g. the British 'stiff upper lip' i
by ThePadawan 9y ago
Unfortunately, "I'm fine" is a strongly ingrained default reaction in some circles. I feel this largely depends on culture (e.g. the British 'stiff upper lip' ideal) and negative media influence (personally, I'm thinking of the misguided idea of 'real men don't cry').
How do we get through that barrier?
- AnIdiotOnTheNet 9y ago"I'm fine" is the default reaction because we've learned that the asker almost never genuinely gives a shit.
- colechristensen 9y agoIn many cases, respect the cultural difference, don't try to make other people into what you prefer. There is a difference between emotional intelligence and willingness to freely express emotion. "I'm fine" in many cases just means "no, thank you".