What to respond to a contact you are not comfortable recommending but ... you are not interested in the role described or are very busy, but a short email response could be all that is needed ...

I need guidance on how to respond to the inevitable “How are you?” without feeling disingenuous. If I were to be completely honest, I’m afraid I’d repel people, as no one wants to be ...

I have not heard 'What are you busy about?' before and find it unnatural. 'What are you busy with?' as in 'What are you busy with this morning?' is fine as a question, but I don't think you would ...