ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀಯಾ? How are things?

How do you answer this question? Usually, "How are you?" questions are just a "nod" or "acknowledgment" when we see someone (either known or unknown). But, when someone close to us asks, "How are you, really?", the real answer comes. And, based on the answer, you can easily determine your state of mind at that time. Today's topic is just around: How do we answer such questions? How do we show up? at work, at home? Tell me if you agree with me or not...