Short conversations in passing

Social norm: "Hi." "Hi!" "How are you?" "I'm doing fine, you?" "I'm doing well, thanks." "Good seeing you." "Yes, same!" "Bye!" "Bye!"


Proposed new social norm (feel free to add your own twist each time): "Hi." "Hi!" "My dog died when I was three." "I saw a squirrel that ate cheese and ran into a wall." "That hairball smells like coffee." "Smiley faces creep me out." "Bye!" "Bye!"