Business English

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 Introduction

Socialize

How to introduce your self

◦ Main point of introduction (your name, address, hobby, family, etc.) When to use? (new class, new neighborhood)

How long? (1-3 minutes)

Introduction

Examples:

Hi everyone, good afternoon / Hello, good morning my friend I would like to introduce my self / let me introduce my self
My full name is… you can call me …

I like reading, watching a movies, etc

I am from … and now I live on …

It is a pleasure to meet you / I am happy to meet you Thank you

 More Examples

In sentences

Hello everyone. My name is Putu Wijaya. My nickname is Jaya or Jay. I am 20 years old. I am from Jakarta and now I live at Jalan Denpasar 10. I live with my parents and two
siblings. My hobbies are reading books, watching movies, travelling, listening to the music and playing games.
Good morning everyone,

It’s a pleasure to introduce myself. My name is Anastasia, and people usually call me Anna. I graduated from SMA 5 Surabaya, and literature is my passion. I worked hard to be
able to be part of this faculty in this great university.

I spend much of my time to read books and share things on my personal blog. I write about life, philosophy, social, and many more. My current favorite author is Pramoedya
Ananta Toer.

I guess that’s enough. Thank you for giving me such wonderful opportunity.
 Eye Contact and Handshaking in Introductions

Direct eye contact and firm handshakes during introductions are customary in the United States. In introductions as well as in general conversations, speakers maintain frequent eye
contact.

Hand shake in America should be firm and brief.

 “Small Talk” After Introductions

“Small talk” is important because it often helps to maintain

conversations and it can lead into interesting discussions.

Usually speakers initiate small talk with such questions as: "Do you

live in this area?", "How do you like living here?“

Small talk topic should not be too personal.

Cultural Variations in Introductions

Styles of introductions vary among people, situations and country to country. The introduction of a school principal to a new teacher is considerably more formal than that of two
people of the same status in a social situation.

At a business meeting, an introduction is likely to be more formal than one made at a birthday party.
What to ask / not on introduction?

NOT TO ASK YOU CAN ASK

Religion Marital status Salary Hobby Marital status Job / work

Education Age
Age

Sexual orientation
Example
Thank you