Making Introductions Business Social Etiquette Harold Almon University Grooming Etiquette

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When making introductions, be cordial; get the titles and names correct. You can ask for someone’s full name before an introduction, by saying (MR.STW) “May I know your name?” “Remind me your name.” “Say your name.” “Tell me your name.” “Tell me your full name again." or “What is your name?”

Introductions between strangers are to take place at any meeting, whenever it seems natural or makes people feel more at ease, and any place where they can prevent thoughts of impropriety. They are to be based on seniority, position, and lastly on sex.

Remember, the name of the senior person is said first or that a junior person is to be introduced to a senior person. Say the name of the senior person first, by his or her title and last name (or first name only) to attract attention.

Then follow with, “It is my honor to present the men and women of,” “May I present (or introduce),” “This is,” or “I would like you to meet,” and then provide the name of the junior person, or group by associative title. Then say the title and/or name that the junior person is to use when addressing the senior person: his or her title and last name, (or first name only.)

You can say the name of the senior person, and then say the name of the junior person, and then just stop.

You can accomplish an introduction after saying the name of the junior person first. Say the name, then say, “Let me present you to,” “introduce you to,” or “ Please join me in saying hello to,” or “welcome to,” and then go on to provide the title and last name, or the first and last name of the senior person, the guest of honor, or of the lone person meeting a group of people.

In business, it is considerate for an introducer to add a few words as to how a person is connected to a business or organization. You can repeat the name of the junior person, and add, "Has just joined," "has been assigned to...," or "is the...," and then go on to state the connection. Then repeat the name of the senior person, and say, "... is the...,” and follow with the position title of the senior person. Introduce one person to another, one, or two, at a time. Let further introductions develop naturally.

When introducing a speaker give the exact title of the speaker's talk. Build a bridge between the topic and the interest it has to the audience. Then give the speaker's name, distinctly and clearly. Get and review a copy of the speaker's bio benefit resume prior to giving the introduction.