"Can" vs. "Could": Memahami Perbedaan dan Penggunaannya dalam Bahasa Inggris

 

(Introducing the Others)

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 English.