Introducing yourself Introducing others Responding to introductions What to do when you can’t remember

names Secret to remembering names

The way of introducing reflects your personality

It should reflect pride in who you areIt helps in creating an unforgettable image It should focus on your strength and abilitiesIt should bring forward your uniqueness

Static or Formal introductionDynamic or informal introduction

Your nameNative placeFamily background ( 1-2 lines)Experience with the responsibilities (Last first

)Education (Last first) with achievements if

anyAbout Yourself (2 lines may be about goals,

ambition etc) NOT COMPULSORY

Activity where students will design their visiting /business cards and introduce themselves

They will have to choose a company to make the card.

Who introduces who?◦ Introduce the person with lesser authority to the

person with higher authority, regardless of gender

◦ Highest person of rank is mentioned first. Remember: “Big, may I introduce Small.”

◦ A younger person is always introduced to an older person

◦ It is helpful to include the persons title

◦ Do not include “you to” “ To You” when using the word introduce

Other way of introduction is John Jacob this is Mary Smith, our new sales officer.

Keep the forms of the address equal. If you use Mr. Jacob, you must use Ms. Smith. You should not say, "Jane Jacob this is Ms. Smith.“

When introducing members of the opposite sex, use age and rank or degree of distinction as a guide. If the two people are approximately the same age, rank and prominence, the woman's name should be mentioned first.

Or you can introduce the person less acquainted to person more acquainted

If someone has forgotten to introduce you, take the initiative and introduce yourself. Smile, extend your hand and say, "My name is so-and-so. I don't believe we've met.“

Never refer to yourself as Mr., Mrs., Dr. and so on. Other people give you an honorific. You don't give one to yourself.

In general, call a person by his or her first name only after he or she has given you permission to do so, for example, "Please call me Shirley." There are, of course, certain informal settings where first names would be appropriate.

If someone forgets your name, be quick to supply

it in order to lessen their embarrassment.

If you are unsure of how to pronounce someone's name, simply say, "I'd really like to pronounce your name correctly.“

When possible, always add a little information to go with a name. That will give people a springboard for conversation. For example, "Ms. Smith, this is Dr. Williams, vice president of marketing." "Ms. Smith is president of XYZ Company."

Avoid commanding people in the introduction. In other words, don't say, "Mr. Johnson meet Ms. Logan."

Stand when being introduced. This shows consideration and respect. If standing would be awkward, however, it is permissible to remain seated. Always shake hands and exchange greetings, such as "How do you do?" or "I'm glad to see you."

When someone has just been introduced to you, your response should be genuine, short, and simple.

You should also repeat the person’s name at the end of your greeting.

Repeating the name of the person you were just introduced to serves two purposes: it shows polite respect and it helps you to remember the person’s name. You can also add a brief comment about the person (not about yourself):

Examples: ”It is so nice to meet you, Dr. Wilkins. I have followed

your work for years with much enthusiasm.” ”It is wonderful to finally meet you, Dr. Wilkins. I look

forward to working with you.”

Responding for social courtesy demands formal reply using titles, first and last name.

Introduction for business relationship can be bit relaxed

Be careful in the usage of Mr, Miss and Mrs.

Repeat the person’s name a few times to yourself after you’re introduced.

Use the person’s name immediately in the conversation after an introduction.

Immediately introduce that new person to someone else you know.

Jot down the person’s name