2006-08-19 11:01:20 · 8 answers · asked by Bill L 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Saying "how do you do" meant that you were asking how a person "did" or fared, in his general health. "Goodbye" is an abbreviation of the saying "God by ye", meaning God be with you. I have never been able to find out what "hello" evolved from.
2006-08-19 11:10:34 · answer #1 · answered by k0005kat@btinternet.com 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is just a abbreviated term meaning "How are you doing". In many sections of the US, especially TEXAS, it is common for someone go greet you with a "Howdy Do". In New York a "How youse guys" is frequent. All are basically inquiring "How do you feel today". More friendly than just a cold Hello.
2006-08-19 11:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend, how do you do is the shortest way of saying, how are you doing or how are you faring or how are you feeling. I hope you see the point.
However, when you add what to the question, you are asking the process of doing some things.
Got the point?
2006-08-19 12:52:56 · answer #3 · answered by klay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a formal greeting asked by someone who does not want to know the answer
2006-08-19 11:22:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just means how you doing but doing what?
2006-08-19 11:15:07 · answer #5 · answered by paulcartwheel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being polite to a nasty piece of work
2006-08-20 03:22:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do we do anything.??............with style I hope.
2006-08-19 11:27:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dunno but I'm doing fine thanks....you?
2006-08-19 11:07:07 · answer #8 · answered by Gypsie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋