Joshua Knobe

Alina Simone's Russian grandmother. When congratulated on becoming 90, she declared that she was disappointed that she was still alive.

Do you answer ‘How are you?’ the American or the Russian way?

February 27, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

Alina Simone’s Russian family and American friends aren’t on the same page — not even close — when it comes to responding to this simple question.