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D_say Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Do and doing !

Dear friends,

I would request for explaining the difference between these two sentences.

How do you do?

How are you doing?

Many thanks

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Top answer

They are both salutations. To me they are of no difference.

  • They are both salutations.
  • To me they are of no difference.
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They are both salutations. To me they are of no difference.
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How do you best answer these questions ?:

How do you do?

How are you doing?
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Hi!

The expression "How do you do" is used when you are introduced to someone. You can also say "Nice/Pleased to meet you" in the same situation. To me, "How do you do" sounds overly formal, so my personal preference is "Nice to meet you."

The expression "How are you doing?" can be used to greet someone you already know or to ask about someone's health (or some other aspect of
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hmmm well, what I learnt is that the following sentences are same and used for known persons...

1. How are you doing?

2. How are you?

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