Greetings and respect

Question

When greeting someone, "Cómo está usted", lessons say use the "usted" form to show respect. How does that compare to using "Señor" or "señora"? Thanks. I now see the answer, but can't delete post.

No need to delete it. Someone can learn from it. :) - rac1, May 29, 2017

Answer 1

"Usted" is the formal "you" "Señor, señora, señorita" are titles like Mr. Mrs. Miss.

Señor also is used to say "sir." You could conceivably say: "¿Cómo está usted, señor?"

Answer 2

I now see the answer, but can't delete post.

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If someone has answered, don't erase the question and type "delete", though. :) - rac1, May 29, 2017