Intercultural question: Introducing oneself

Yes, that is a common comment.

Thanks. And is "How do you do" still used in formal situations?

I think it's rare.

"It's a pleasure to meet you" is equally polite without sounding dated. But that's just my experience. Others may still say "How do you do?"

Yes, there is a variety of permutations. I think I usually say 'Nice to meet you', 'Good to meet you', or 'My pleasure!'

Thank you, dear native speakers! One last question to be sure: Do you know if it's also common in Great Britain to ask "how are you" immediately after "hello, I'm ...". I've understood it's usual in the US, but what about UK? Thank you!!!

HI,

If someone, at a party for example, says to me, 'Hello, I'm Tom', I usually just say 'Hi, I'm Clive'. And then one of says, for example, 'Do you live around here?' or ''Is it going to rain tomorrow?'

Clive [

T: Hello, I'm Tom.

C: Hi, I'm Clive.

T or C: Is it going to rain tomorrow?

Really?

The "how are you" is for people you know.

Hey, Kim.

Hey, Barb. How are you (really said like "Hey barb howarrya")

or on the phone

Hey Kim, it's Barb, howarrya?

Oh, hey Barb. Good. What's up?

Hi,


T: Hello, I'm Tom.

C: Hi, I'm Clive.

T or C: Is it going to rain tomorrow?

Really? The context is a party. Maybe it's a British thing. Sometimes we don't say anything for quite a while after the introductions, but just smile vaguely and occasionally look at our shoes.