When asked how you are, this response acknowledges you heard them ( are present), & for those of us who appreciate privacy it acknowledges everything is on track (perfect), without sharing specifics.
Tom: So anything new with you?
Joe: present perfect
Person 1: Did you hear my question? I asked, how you doing?
Person 2: present perfect
Person 1: So howthefuck are you? Havenβt seen you forever!
Person #2: present perfect
5π 1π
Your birthday.
Perfect time for a presents.
- Your present perfect tense is in a week, would you like some beer and whores?
5π 7π