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Jun 13, 2012, 10:35 AM
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Member Since: Jun 2007
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 5,518
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It's usually a sincere and genuine attempt at small talk. If you want to converse with the person, you could be honest and say "nothing at the moment, but I want to get back to college" and "I don't frequent any bars because I don't particularly care for alcohol."
However, it's a question that irks me too sometimes because I'm disabled, mostly homebound and dying from a terminal illness. It's not the best "conversation starter" or way to make friends.  Then again, if the person is a pest and you don't want to converse, feel free to use my answer - guaranteed to make them walk away. 
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