Phrases Greetings and Introductions

How do you do?

C1

Meaning

Formal greeting, often used upon first meeting someone.

Example sentences

John: 'How do you do, Alice?'<br>

Alice: 'How do you do, John?'

John: 'The pleasure is all mine, Alice.'

Alice: 'How do you do, John? It's a pleasure to meet you in person.'<br>