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Lesson 1
Lesson 1
Lesson 1
Perlu diingat bahwa “how are you” adalah bagian dari salam sehingga tidak perlu
menjawabnya dengan panjang lebar. Cukup respons dengan singkat seperti contoh di atas.
B. Introductions
Formal Responses
Introducing oneself:
Let me introduce myself. My name is… Pleased to meet you.
I’d like to introduce myself. I am …. It’s a pleasure to meet you.
Can/May I introduce myself? My name is… How do you do?
Introducing someone else: How are you?
I’d like to introduce you to my manager, Mr.
Sam.
May I introduce a good friend of mine? This
is…
Informal Responses
Introducing oneself:
Hi, I’m… Hi, I’m… Nice/Glad to meet you
I don’t think we’ve met. I’m… Hi, I’m… How are you?
Introducing someone else: Hi, great to finally meet you. I’ve heard
Have you met…? I’d like you to meet… so much about you.
I want you to meet…
John, this is Sarah
Dari ketiga tabel di atas, dapat dilihat bahwa kalimat formal cenderung lebih panjang dan
kaku sedangkan kalimat informal singkat dan santai. Contoh-contoh di atas hanya sebagian
kecil dari variasi yang ada.