I thought Que tal?was an informal greeting. Given as a correct form in your answers whe greeting an elderly man.
Is Que tal also used formally?
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Is Que tal also used formally?
This question relates to:Spanish lesson "How to say How are you? in Spanish as a greeting"
Asked 3 years ago

Hola Ian
¿Qué tal? is used in both, informal and formal situations, so you can greet an elderly person with ¿qué tal?
Saludos
Inma
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Is Que tal also used formally?
I thought Que tal?was an informal greeting. Given as a correct form in your answers whe greeting an elderly man.
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