You are meeting a classmate for the first time. Which of the following phrases would you say first?

“Hola. ¿Cómo estás?” means “Hi. How are you?” and works as an opening when meeting someone. “Muy bien, gracias. ¿Y tú?” and “Más o menos” are replies to a question, while “Buenas noches” is a greeting used at night.

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