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how do you do

a greeting used meeting somebody. Alternatives are pleased to meet you and nice to meet you. Often not actually meant as a question.
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"How do you do?" began Pollyanna politely. "I'm from Miss Polly Harrington, and I'd like to see Mrs. Snow, please."

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