What is que tal?

"¿Qué tal?" is a common Spanish phrase used in informal contexts to ask how someone is doing. It is equivalent to saying "How are you?" or "How's it going?" in English. The phrase can be used in various Spanish-speaking countries and is versatile enough to suit different situations, from greeting a friend to starting a casual conversation.

It's worth noting that "¿Qué tal?" doesn't always require a specific response about one's well-being; it can also be answered with general statements about current activities or situations, such as "Bien, gracias" (Good, thanks) or "Aquí, trabajando" (Here, working).