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Old 15-Nov-2007, 03:12
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At the beginning of conversation, people often say:
- How are you doing?
- how's it going?
- what's going on?
- what's up?
- what are you doing now?
- Are you doing Ok?
Could you tell me the usage and meaning of these questions?
What question we often say in formal situation and informal situation?
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All are informal. How are you and how do you do are formal.
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Also - please do not post the same question twice. Be patient. Someone will answer.
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