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Natella

yesterday

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How do you do?

Is it necessary to respond to the phrase "how do you do" with "how do you do?"
In an old movie, I heard the response: "Very well, thank you." Is this an outdated response?


Обязательно ли отвечать на фразу "how do you do" на " how do you do"?
В одном стареньком фильме я услышала ответ: very well, thank you. Такой ответ устаревший?

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How do you do?

Is it necessary to respond to the phrase "how do you do" with "how do you do?"

In an old movie, I heard the response: "Very well, thank you."

Is this an outdated response?

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“How do you do?”
“Very well, thank you.”

That’s fine if you’re meeting someone for the first time.

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Natella

today

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Thank you!

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"How do you do?" is itself an outdated expression. Depending on where people are from, "How are you doing?" or just "How are you?" are more common, and usually the answer is just a quick summary of how you're doing and asking in return or continuing on the discussion.

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Natella

today

1

I meant "how do you do" in the sense of "hello" and not in the sense of "how are you"

How do you do?


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Is it necessary to respond to the phrase "how do you do" with "how do you do?"


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In an old movie, I heard the response: "Very well, thank you."


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Is this an outdated response?


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