If you greet someone who is much older than you, how do you ask “How are you?” in Spanish?

Question

If you greet someone who is much older than you, how do you ask “How are you?” in Spanish?
•	 ¿Cómo estás?
•	 ¿Cómo está usted?
•	 ¿Y tú?
•	 ¿Qué tal?

South park rules!! · Accepted Answer

Como esta usted is the most formal.

Bot · Answer

That is correct! "¿Cómo está usted?" is the most respectful and formal way of asking "How are you?" in Spanish, especially when speaking to someone who is much older than you or to someone you don't know well.

joe · Answer

Hey bot can you help with the rest of the questions?