2006-10-07 06:04:01 · 11 answers · asked by xotiko 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
I think it goes way back to the days of old. I think that was greeting to everyone.
2006-10-07 06:06:33 · answer #1 · answered by Marenight 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is a traditional, polite but non-committal English greeting. Replying with "Delighted [happy, glad etc] to meet you." is an obvious lie as how do you know that you are happy to meet the individual until you know more about him? Therefore the return greeting is also "How do you do?"
It is acceptable to part with "glad to have met you" or something similar.
It is not so often used nowadays, except by the upper classes.
2006-10-07 06:28:20 · answer #2 · answered by 13caesars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, I've never really thought about it before. That's a good question-- it does seem kind of strange.
Although, when you ask someone "how are you" you expect a boring answer like "good" or "fine" so "How do you do" is just sort of skipping the obligatory lie/generic response part.
2006-10-07 06:12:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a polite enquiry / greeting to the other person.which has no real meaning other than implying that you are pleased to meet you - they same the same thing out of respect and politeness...
2006-10-07 06:14:23 · answer #4 · answered by bovie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually I answer 'How do I do what?'
2006-10-07 06:12:57 · answer #5 · answered by jove46 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unknown
2006-10-07 06:11:26 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm myabe people think it is polite
2006-10-07 06:07:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just say, how's it hangin' fruitcake.
2006-10-07 06:17:45 · answer #8 · answered by Savant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably just becase the other person has no life so they dont have anything to tell the other person about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-07 06:11:48 · answer #9 · answered by q&a99 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what are you on about
2006-10-07 06:14:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋