This may seem like a simple question, can someone tell me when asking asking "how someone is" in a formal situation is it required to include usted in the phrase or to simply say "Cómo está?
Thanks.
Cómo está or Cómo está usted?

sjlkh
March 26, 2010

Mauricio
March 29, 2010
Hola,
It's not required to add "usted" but you definitely can - it adds emphasis on the YOU but is in the same politeness level as "Cómo está?"
- Mauricio :P

sjlkh
March 29, 2010
Gracias Mauricio, muy apreciado.

Mauricio
April 18, 2010
De nada! :)