Effective Introductions and Etiquette for Various Situations

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Learn the art of making introductions in formal, semi-formal, and informal settings with proper etiquette and small talk tips. Discover the importance of eye contact and handshakes, along with common phrases to use when meeting someone for the first time. Enhance your communication skills by understanding different ways to introduce yourself and others confidently.

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Varieties of Introductions 1. Formal Professor: I would like to introduce you to Dr. Johns, director of the language Institute. Dr. Johns, this is Mr. Andrew, the academic adviser from Bamum College. Mr. Andrew: How do you do, Dr. Johns? Dr. Johns: It s pleasure to meet you, Mr. Andrew. I m glad that we finally have the occasion to meet. 2. Semi Formal Friend: I d like you to meet my friend, Nancy Pipkin. Nancy, this is my brother, Michael. Nancy: Hi Michael. Nice to meet you. Michael: Hi, Nancy. Formal Semi Formal 3. Informal Friend: Hi, George, have you met Bill? George: No, I haven t. Hi, Bill. Bill: Hi! How ya doing? Informal

Status Susan (student): Hello, Dr. McGiver. My name is Susan Hall and I would like to ask you about your course. Dr. McCulkin: Sure. Don t hesitate to ask anything about it. Status Age Accountant (age 50): Hello, my name is Bob Thomas Student (age 20): Age It s nice to meet you, Mr. Thomas. Formal Situation title last name Informal Situation first name Formal Situation Informal Situation

Dr. (Doctor) Prof. (Professor), Teacher Mrs. Miss Ms. Mr.

Eye Contact and Hand Shaking direct eye contact firm handshakes Eye Contact and Hand Shaking Small Talk Polite: How do you do? Do you live in this area? How do you like living here? Impolite: How much does your house cost? Are you married? How old are you? Small Talk

May I introduce you to (name) (name), do you know (name)? (name), I'd like you to meet (name) When you meet someone the first time, it is common to greet the person with "How do you do?" the correct response is "How do you do." Here is a short introductory conversation: Ken: Peter, I'd like you to meet Mary. Peter: How do you do? Mary: How do you do. Ken: Mary works for ...

A variation is also "It's a pleasure to meet you." or "Pleased to meet you." Ken: Peter, I'd like you to meet Mary. Peter: It's a pleasure to meet you. Mary: How do you do. Ken: Mary works for ... Ken: Peter, I'd like you to meet Mary. Peter: How do you do?

Papuan Pinch other person s middle finger till make a click sound Far East Bowing North Africa Putting palm of the hand to the heart Germany? Papuan Far East North Africa Germany? Indonesia? Indonesia?

In pairs interview each other and then introduce your partner to the rest of the class. Data questions: name, country of birth, language spoken, length of time spent in present location, academic major, hobbies Make formal introductions of yourselves and your country and present some aspects of society

Rules and Styles of Speaking - Directness in American English Let s get down to business Out with it! Speak up! Rules and Styles of Speaking Student: Excuse me, I d like to ask you a couple of questions. Professor: Sure, go right ahead. What s the problem? Host: Would you like some more dissert? Guest: No, thank you. It s delicious, but I ve really had enough. Host: OK, why don t we leave the table and sit in the living room?

Invitations (Extending, Accepting, Refusing) Invitation I: Katie: It was nice talking to you. I have to run to class. Darlene: OK, maybe we can meet sometime soon. Katie: Yeah, love to. Why don t you drop by my house sometime? Darlene: Great. Gotta go. See ya soon. Invitation II: Katie: Before you leave for your vacation can we get together and have lunch? Darlene: Sure. I d love to. Katie: How about Friday? Say about 12:30 at my place? Darlene: That s sound good. See you then.

Request -I m sorry to trouble you, but could you please tell me where the library is? - Would you be so kind as to tell me where the library is? - Excuse me, may I ask you a question? - Pardon me, may I interrupt you for a moment to ask you a question? -Where is the library, please? - Where s the library? - Can you give me directions to the city library, please? - Can I borrow your pen?

Speaking and Refraining from Speaking - Silence - Dominate - Interrupting Ways of Expressing Common Needs Phrases and Expressions Don t beat around the bush! Let s get down to business! Get to the point. Phrases and Expressions

Phrases and Expressions Go right ahead. to drop by How about Sunday? That sounds good. On the other hand Phrases and Expressions

Initiating and Maintaining Conversation - - to ask other question - - to add extra information to a one-word response Initiating and Maintaining Conversation (Rick sees Debbie at a party and decides he would like to get to know her) Rick Debbie Rick Debbie Rick Debbie Rick Debbie : Hello, where are you from? : From New York. : Why did you come to California? : To study. : Oh, what are studying? : Solar energy. : How long do you plan to stay here? : two years.

Ending Conversation Informal OK. Good talking to you. Yeah, I hope to see you around. Take care. Ending Conversation Formal It was very nice talking to you. I hope we ll meet again soon. That would be nice. Good bye.

Situation 1: Jane was at the store trying to decide which t.v. set to buy. A loud, overeager salesman approached her, waved his hands in her face, and nearly stood on her feet. She became so uncomfortable that she left the shop. Situation 2: Mary says she likes me, but I don t know how she really feels about me. We ve gone out three times and she rarely laughs at my jokes or smiles at me. She always looks bored when I talk to her.

Study result 7% 93% words tone of voice & facial expression Gesture specific body movements that carry meaning Ex.: That s expensive, Go away, It s OK