Well-meaning them:”Are you okay?”
Now I’m put on defensive. Eye roll is rude. Me:”Why?”
Them: “You’re just quiet, that’s all.”
Me, weak smile: “Yes, I’m okay. Thank you for asking. How are you?
Them: “Oh. Okay. I just thought you were kind of quiet , that’s all”
Me: “Thanks” Inner voice: I can be both quiet and okay.
They say "Are you alright, You're awfully quiet"
...I'm bored with your monotonous drivel.....
"Shhh, you're interrupting my thoughts. They are more interesting than the conversation you think we should be having."