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(Introducing the Others)
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Scenario 1: Introducing a
Friend to Another Friend (Informal)
- You: "Hey Sarah, have you met my
friend, Alex?"
- Sarah: "Hi Alex, nice to meet
you!"
- Alex: "Hey Sarah, great to meet you
too!"
- You: "Alex and I went to university
together. Sarah is my colleague from work."
- Sarah: "Oh, that's cool! What did you
study, Alex?"
- Alex: "[States his major]."
- Sarah: "That's interesting! I work in
marketing."
Scenario 2: Introducing a
Colleague to a Client (More Formal)
- You: "Mr. Davis, I'd like you to meet
my colleague, Ms. Johnson. Ms. Johnson is our Head of Sales."
- Mr. Davis: "Good morning, Ms. Johnson.
It's a pleasure."
- Ms. Johnson: "Good morning, Mr. Davis.
It's a pleasure to meet you as well. [Your Name] has told me a lot about
your company."
- Mr. Davis: "Oh, has he? All good
things, I hope!"
- Ms. Johnson: "Absolutely. We're very
excited about the potential of this partnership."
Scenario 3: Introducing a
Family Member to a Friend (Casual)
- You: "Liam, this is my sister, Emily.
Emily, this is my friend, Liam."
- Emily: "Hi Liam, nice to finally meet
you. [Your Name] has mentioned you a few times."
- Liam: "Hi Emily, nice to meet you too!
It's great to put a face to the name."
- You: "Liam and I play in the same band.
Emily is visiting from out of town."
- Emily: "Yeah, I'm here for the
weekend."
Key Phrases for Introducing
Others:
- "Sarah, have you met my friend, Alex?"
- "I'd like you to meet my colleague, Ms.
Johnson."
- "[Name], this is my [relationship - e.g.,
sister, brother, friend, colleague], [Name]."
- "Let me introduce you to [Name]."
- "Have you two met?" (If you're unsure)
- "[Name], meet [Name]." (More direct)
Key Phrases for Responding to
an Introduction:
- "Hi [Name], nice to meet you!"
- "Hello [Name], it's a pleasure."
- "Great to meet you too!"
- "Nice to finally meet you."
- "It's good to put a face to the name."
Remember to also include:
- State your relationship to both people: This
helps provide context.
- Share a brief piece of information about each
person: This can help spark a conversation between them.
- Use appropriate titles and formality: Be
more formal in professional settings and more casual with friends and
family.
- Encourage interaction: After introducing
them, step back and allow them to start their own conversation.
By using these phrases and
considering the context, you can confidently introduce people to each other in
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