How do you do?

Meaning

Formal greeting, often a response to 'How do you do?'

Examples

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