What is the meaning of the question "How do you do?"

what is the meaning of the question "How do you do?"

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Formal English and not as popular today. for How are you?

It's a greeting, used to acknowledge the presence of another person, when two people meet or are introduced to each other. It's interchangeable with "Hello!", and requires no answer.

what is the meaning of exploring question , regarding couselling skill

Its the same like   Aap kaise ho

The meaning is to inquire as to the present state of mind of the person you are addressing.  It is a courtesy question as to the relative well being of the person addressed.

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