2007-08-20 21:32:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
As children, we were taught that "How do you do" is what you say when you meet someone for the very first time. The response is the same - "How do you do". This is a greeting rather than a question. So I have always followed this practice.
However, many people ask "How do you do?" to someone they know well. In my opinion, when you have already met a person earlier, you should ask "How are you?" to which the answer would be "Very well, thank you; and you?" or something similar.
2007-08-21 07:03:37 · answer #1 · answered by gita n 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you already know sis to be uncomplicated you do not could clarify and that i've got got here across explaining on occasion makes it worse. I in simple terms say i'm sorry i don't shake hands. I in basic terms clarify in the event that they ask why. the element interior the paintings place is touching is a no no to began with, understand what I recommend. So once you're saying i'm sorry i don't shake hands a brilliant variety of the time they lower back off incredibly rapid. I quite have a greater sturdy time not being on my own with a guy then something. working example many times once you bypass to an interview you bypass right into a closed room. If that happens I could say i won't be able to be on my own in that room with you. that doesn't constantly bypass over properly. yet I in simple terms discern in the event that they don't look to be cool with it then possibly thats not some place i want to paintings anyhow.
2016-11-13 01:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by riveria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didn't you learn anything from watching M*A*S*H ? You simply respond exactly the way Charles Emerson Winchester III did : Very well, thanq.....
2007-08-21 01:24:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you answer the question with the same question. It one of those strange quirks in the English language.
2007-08-20 21:41:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm o.k. Why, what did you hear?
No, I'm only kidding. The proper response is "Very well thank you, and you?"
2007-08-21 01:44:47 · answer #5 · answered by Brian 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Say 'How do you do' in a tone lower than that of wisher. Meaning is just 'hello'.
2007-08-21 16:49:27 · answer #6 · answered by neela m 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Fine, thank you." is a standard response.
If you want to give a more memorable answer, say something like, "stellar" or "capital".
2007-08-20 22:00:21 · answer #7 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great. Same old ****, diffrent colour. What about you?
2007-08-20 21:37:39 · answer #8 · answered by BOND_BOND2001 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm fine, thankyou. And you?
2007-08-20 21:41:46 · answer #9 · answered by Kat 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i am doing wonderful,thank u for asking.and how r u?
2007-08-20 23:04:58 · answer #10 · answered by electralove88 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋