Am I Normal?social
I say 'I'm fine' when I'm definitely not fine
Saying 'I'm fine' is a deeply ingrained social script that serves as a buffer. It reduces the social cost of vulnerability while maintaining conversational flow — most people use it automatically.
Have you ever done this?
Be honest — have you ever done this?
Related fact
The phrase 'I'm fine' is statistically the most-told lie in the English language.