Experts say the new feature could help make some introverts more comfortable in engaging in conversation.

“I don’t think [using technology] is authentic,” she said.

“Always be prepared to answer ‘How have you been?’

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or ‘Whats new with you?’

with a one-sentence response, and the other person can either play off that response or move on.”

Overall, while Alexas latest skill is a neat feature, its still missing one thing: human interaction.

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