But Seriously....

Think about small talk.
You see somebody you haven't seen in awhile, or somebody you don't really want to talk to.

However, because you know this other person and see them in public you are obligated to talk.
It's just one of those things. Words must be exchanged. Its a social fact.

Usually small talk consists of a variation of the following:
"how are you doing"
"fine thanks. you?"
"oh yeah, just fine. dandy, super."
"great."
"great."

at this point, both people usually wrap it up and move on. occasionally, someone may expand on one thing or another and the small talk can grow into even a mini-conversation that neither person is really interested in having. And half of the time, neither person means it. Both people can be having completely shitty days, and still grin at each other and say how great their day is. It happens all the time.

Anyway, here's how i feel about small talk. Often times, words escape me. There is a disconnect between my thoughts and my speech. Being forced to come up with typical stock small talk dialogue can be tough to do on the fly. I just can't think that fast, can't put on the fake smile, can't act like everything is just fine and dandy. Its just not worth it. Hell, i may be genuinely having a good day. But if i'm feeling like things are pretty shitty, or I am just not in the mood I usually approach small talk in the following way:
"How's it going?"
"You know, blah blah blah. The usual blah blah blah. Thanks"

I find that this works very well. No one usually has a response or continues the conversation any further.

Saying blah blah blah is the same as any other response you would usually give in this context. Its great. Try it sometime.