I haven't had any complaints (yet) if I gently push the conversation towards business with a response to the initial pleasantries followed by "What's up?", "Wha

I haven't had any complaints (yet) if I gently push the conversation towards business with a response to the initial pleasantries followed by "What's up?", "What's cracking?", "What's going on?" etc. Them: Hey! Me: Hey, what's up? Them: How is your morning going? Me: Pretty good, yourself? Working on X, had a relaxing weekend. What's going on? Them: Yeah, good. [back to business]