Me: Hey, how’s it going?
Patron: I’m good.
Me:
Patron:
Me:
Patron:
Me:
Patron: Uggh
Patron: Listen, I’m sorry. I don’t want you to think I’m bein rude or something.
Me: huh?
Patron: I just… I don’t want to burden a stranger with all my problems, y’know? So you ask how I’m doin and… I just say I’m good. A little brown lie. It’s for the best, right?
Me: Believe me, I am well-acquainted with that feeling.
Patron: It’s better this way.