how do you do
idiom
Pronunciation: /ˌhaʊ duː juː ˈduː/
Definition
A formal greeting used upon being introduced to someone new, typically followed by a polite nod or handshake.
Examples
When the CEO was introduced to the new intern, she simply said, 'How do you do?'
It felt a bit old-fashioned, but he replied with a polite 'How do you do' when he met his partner's parents.
In formal British etiquette, the expected response to 'How do you do' is simply to repeat the phrase back.
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