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Questions about Politeness

Question

Hello, A person working in a secular workplace and collaborating with women, sometimes works with a woman on a project. Can he politely start a work meeting by saying: "Good afternoon. How are you?"?

Answer

Hello,

If it is not a regular occurrence, but rather a one-time meeting, it is permitted.

Source

Ritva, Kiddushin 82

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