@lanternenjoyer1 "How are you" has always annoyed me too. Just say "fine" and move on. I don't like the idea of small talk either, but it is the safest way to start a conversation. Just keep it brief and veer off into a specific topic as soon as possible.
@TailBlazerArt I like each for different reasons. My favourite is aware but unbothered (when they absolutely should be), and when they're aware, not just about what is currently happening, but also future implications. "how am I going to explain this to ___?" for example.
@podgasfarts I like it because it's something harmless that society tells me is wrong. Screw you society! I'm going to like whatever the hell I want, based on morality that actually makes sense.