How do you do?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

Hello,

I have learned that the expression “How do you do” is a very formal way of greeting. Not much used nowadays in everyday language.

I would like to know if the question “How do you do?” meaning “How are you?” is correct and if it is ever used.

Thank you.

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‘How do you do’ is rarely used these days and means ‘pleased to meet you’. It doesn’t mean ‘how are you’ any longer.[YSaerTTEW443543]

TOEIC listening, photographs: A traffic jam[YSaerTTEW443543]

3

Thank you for your answer.

I understand by what you say that there was a time when people used to use this expression as a synonym for "How are you? Have I understood well?

4

Yes, I believe it changed about 100 years ago.[YSaerTTEW443543]

TOEIC listening, photographs: The transporter[YSaerTTEW443543]

5

Thank you very much for your help. Very kind of you.