well, i can't help it - when they ask me "how are you", i always say "good (or ok or what ever), how are you?" most t's have answered something "surface" back before redirecting the conversation. however - my new t.... the first day i met her (ok maybe like second) she asked me how i am, and i said of course, good - how are you... she laughed! not loud , but like something between shock, a snort, and a snicker. I think she said "good-thank you for asking" but she's not asked me that again. lol
when she tries to let me start the session - same thing - i ask how she is... so she knows not to do that either. occasionally she'll disclose things if they relate.
Kiya