When you are introduced to someone new the polite phrase used to be - how do you do? (which doesn't make much sense!) - what do you say when meeting someone for the first time - or do you just nod your head and say nothing?
2007-10-20 11:42:54 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I say ..how do you do and shake hands and nod :)
2007-10-20 11:45:55 · answer #1 · answered by Zenlife07 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the words "how do you do" are words of etiquette. When I respond to that I get eyebrows raised as most people don't know how to respond to that question. The eyebrows raised are because the person is surprised that people still come from good breeding.
The answer to that phrase "how do you do" is "very well thank you" and how are you today? then you talk about the weather.
If you are introduced to someone you can either say "how do you do" or "pleased to meet you".
What do I say when meeting someone for the first time? Since I'm in business I shake their hand and say "how do you do". This is also used for social occasions.
When people are in jeans and they introduce me to someone I would say "hello, how are you" or "hi, I didn't catch your name" or "hi, are you from xxxx (this city, or are you visiting)".
2007-10-20 16:21:32 · answer #2 · answered by sophieb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
say that a few times in a row, tongue twister. that phrase is from so long ago, don't hear it at all nowadays. just the normal greeting, hello, nice to meet you and then shake hands. if the person is a bit away from me, then I nod.
2007-10-20 11:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by raver82 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If I'm introduced, then I just say "Hi, nice to meet you"
2007-10-20 11:49:38 · answer #4 · answered by njay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I usually say hi, how are you?
if i'm just passing someone I just give the nod
2007-10-20 11:45:04 · answer #5 · answered by zab1984 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I nod. I do not talk at all when I first meet people. I fell something between acward and indifferent.
2007-10-20 11:47:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I always say, hello, pleased to meet you then take the conversation from there.
2007-10-20 11:50:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I say Hi, how are you? It's nice to meet you. But that's just me.
2007-10-20 11:45:37 · answer #8 · answered by Sunshine M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say "How's it going?" or something. It's not too engaging so it leaves an opportunity for me to either build on it or leave before I get in a conversation I honestly can't be bothered with, ahah.
2007-10-20 11:51:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I usually stand up, offer a handshake, and say "Hi, how are ya?"
I also find that sticking the person's name in there "Hi Joe, how are ya?" helps me to remember them later.
On a side note, men that do not stand when they offer a handshake irritate me.
2007-10-20 11:46:31 · answer #10 · answered by Crypt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi nice to meet you or Whuzz up?
2007-10-20 11:45:54 · answer #11 · answered by shaigirl559 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋