How do you reply to a person when they ask how you are?

To most people I´ll say "fine, thank you" even if my back hurts, my right knee is painfull, my joints are a mess. They don´t expect me to tell them how I am, it´s just a polite greeting. But to some people I answer with a report that can even include something that is happening at one of my daughter´s house. So it´s not the same with everyone. It´s not even a matter of closeness: some people don´t want to hear certain things. Don´t you think there´s no rule? Take care

Well, usually I say that I'm fine or good. Sometimes when I'm really not doing good, however, I answer honestly. I got yelled at for that, though, because I was told that people are only doing it out of courtesy and not real interest. They just want a "fine" or "good" response, so I'm just supposed to say that and move on.

I usually respond with "I'm good, how about you?" even when I'm not doing good. I think it is out of habit more than actually thinking about the question and giving a truthful answer!

hi,i always say it is ok.and most of time i will give others a friendly smiling.the warm smiling will make others feel happy.

I'll answer with the usual response, "I'm fine, thanks for asking." I might be sick at that moment but they don't have to know that (unless they already see me laying on my sick bed and the state is obvious) That "I am blessed or very blessed" response is a bit good, I might try it.