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    Speaking: Introducing Oneself &

    exchanging Personal Information

    Sethunarayanan, Asst. Professor, Department of English,


    PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore

    Communicative English 1
    Communicative English 2
    Communicative English 3
    Communicative English 4
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    Communicative English 7
    Introducing Oneself: Basics

    • Creating the first impression


    • Smile pleasantly and firm shake hands in a formal manner
    • Use an appropriate greeting: Hi, good morning, good after noon, etc.
    • How do you do – “How do you do”
    • Respond pleasantly when the person greets you back.
    • Avoid responding in monosyllables, they are considered as rude.
    • Don’t fidget, roll up your eyes, or cross your arms

    Communicative English 8
    Exchanging Personal Information

    Names What is you name/surname?

    Occupation What do you do? Where do you Work?

    Family Do you have any children? How many?

    Age How old are you? When is your birthday?


    Where are you from? What is your
    Contact Information
    address?
    Leisure Activities What is your hobby?

    Habits Do you like to swim/roam?

    Communicative English 9
    Some tips for formal and informal greetings
    • Use your full name to introduce yourself
    • Address the person appropriately with: Mr/Ms/Dr/Prof etc.
    • Understand the organisational culture
    • Ex: Hello, Mr.Rathan…Hello (Formal)
    • Allow me to introduce myself, I am Sanjay.
    • Ex: Hey Navin.. Hi Sanjay. (Informal)

    Communicative English 10
    Seeking and sharing information
    • Use appropriate language
    • Maintain clarity
    • Be polite
    • Ask questions in a pertinent manner
    • Can you tell me.. Could your tell me .. Some useful phrases
    • Where is.. How do I get to …
    • Do you know… What is your opining on…

    Communicative English 11
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    Self-Introduction: Tips and Traits
    Self-introduction

    Hard Skills Soft Skills


    • Name • Interpersonal Skills (4)
    • Professional/Technical Interests • Extra-curricular activities
    • Educational Qualifications • Philosophy of life/Quote
    • Additional Courses
    • Hobbies
    • Projects
    • Internships
    • Co-curricular activities
    • Achievements
    Communicative English 14
    Traits
    • Files
    • Clarity
    • Grooming
    • Confidence
    • Open for learning
    • Cheerful disposition
    • Interest & Readiness
    • Keen listener – Get the full information
    • Validating your stand with examples/facts
    • Body language – Hand gestures & Facial gestures
    Communicative English 15
    Other points to consider…
    • Smile/Don’t laugh
    • Handshake based on context and culture
    • Eye contact
    • Proximity (Intimate-15-45 cm, Social-46cm-1.2.m, Personal- 1.2-3.6m)
    • Be honest

    Communicative English 16
    Thank you

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