Sometimes he does. He says "how can I help you today." I hate that question because if I knew how he could help, I wouldn't be there. I also hate it because it sounds like customer service, like I'm just there buying something from him. I am, but it'd be nice if he cared about it more than if he was a salesman in a shoe store or something. I try to believe he does, but some days it's easier than others.

Usually I just start talking about some topics I've thought of ahead of time and it's awkward. I realized I need to think of easier topics to talk about instead of thinking I'm going to start with difficult topics, because I can't.

Once I said "I don't know how you can help me, but there's plenty of stuff going on..." I think I'll say that if he does it again.