How to reply to "wsg", "hbu" and "nothing much"
"Wsg", "hbu" and "nothing much" are small-talk loops: nobody has anything to say, so the chat ends in three messages. The fix is to break the loop by adding something to the reply and asking a better question.
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Replies to "wsg"
- not much, just waiting for you to say something interesting, what is up with you
- chilling, i am mildly obsessed with a new show, what are you watching
- living my best life from the couch, you
Replies to "hbu"
- doing well, i just had the best sandwich of my life, tell me something good from your day
- pretty good, i am deciding between pizza and tacos, i need a tiebreaker
Replies to "nothing much"
- "nothing much" is the most mysterious phrase, what are you really up to
- ok, tell me the least interesting thing you did today and i will rate it
- perfect, so you have time to plan something with me
Savage replies
- we have the same conversation every day, shall we try something new
- i love how you put zero effort and expect effort back
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Breaking the small-talk loop
- Answer with a detail, not a status. "Watching a documentary about octopuses" beats "nothing".
- Ask something specific instead of repeating "hbu".
- Offer a topic or a plan. "Want to grab food this weekend" ends the loop.
- If the other person only ever sends low-effort messages, it is okay to stop leading the chat.
Frequently asked questions
What does "wsg" mean?
"Wsg" is short for "what's good", a casual greeting similar to "what's up". It does not need a deep answer, just a friendly one.
How do you respond to "hbu"?
"Hbu" means "how about you". Answer in a sentence with a detail, then ask a question that is not "hbu" back.
How do I reply to "nothing much" without ending the chat?
Get playful or specific: "ok, rate your last meal out of ten" gives them something to answer.