“How Are You?” Is No Longer a Neutral Question

“How Are You?” Is No Longer a Neutral Questionby: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 18/01/2026

A reflection on how “How are you?” has shifted from a greeting to a moral moment—and why trauma-informed presence matters now more than ever.

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“How Are You?” Is No Longer a Neutral Question

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