<p>On a more serious note, lol, I say my name and quickly point out my connection to the event or any others in the group, and ask something about the other person, like what brings him/her to the event/place, or how she/he knows the hosts, or how she/he is part of the organization.
I might add, if it is the case, that I remember seeing this person at another time, specifying what I remember about the occasion.
But the ball is then in the other person’s court to continue on about themselves, or to ask me more questions, or to discuss anything else they wish.
My goal is make the other person feel connected somehow to me and/or the overall group.</p>
<p>Well it depends a bit on context. Generically, “Hi I’m first name. Nice to meet you.” And yes, the firm handshake too. If I’m with a bunch of my husband’s colleagues I’ll usually add, “I’m Mr. mathmom’s wife”. If it’s someone in the neighborhood we usually ask how long they’ve lived here and where they live.</p>
<p>Depends upon when, where and why. For professional things, I shake hands and say, “Hi, I’m Shawbridge.” In a lot of professional settings, many people already know who I am so I don’t have to say much. If I’m meeting with a client, some folks know me (I wouldn’t be there otherwise) but one person will often introduce me to the others. Sometimes, especially at one current client, they’ll have me do my whole bio each time, but usually an abbreviated version will be sufficient.</p>
<p>At school, “Hi, I’m Shawbridge. I’m ShawSon’s or ShawD’s father.” And, if it is a teacher (or now professor), “He/she has told me a lot about you” (e.g., “how much he is enjoying your course” or, in some cases, better left unsaid, that you are a nitpicky, evil human being). </p>
<p>If it is professional thing for my wife, “Hi, I’m ShawWife’s husband.” “Yes, she’s very talented (social, energetic, …)” “How do you guys know each other?”</p>
<p>If I am just chatting with someone on an airplane (I fly a lot), after we’ve both discussed what we do, etc., I’ll say, “I’ve enjoyed talking with you. I’m Shawbridge.”</p>
<p>I don’t think I ever lead with what I do except in client meetings where it is pertinent because it relates to a) why I’m there; and b) why they should give me the time of day.</p>
<p>Hi. My Nw is xxxx. Nice to meet you. Please help me with your name and don’t be offended of I ask again as nothing sticks in my head these days.</p>
<p>My name is Thumper. Nice to meet you.</p>
<p>Seriously…you don’t know HOW to introduce yourself? I hope they teach a course on how to do so at the top 20 universities:)</p>
<p>I bet “H” has that covered, Thumper!</p>
<p>I say, I’m First name Pain-in-the-A$$ hyphenated last name. Now aren’t you all surprised?</p>
<p>If I introduced myself by telling people I have a husband and two kids, I’d never get a date!</p>
<p>I am not looking for a date . When I am at a meeting , I just say my first name and that’s it . I KNOW how to do it ,I am curious how others do it .</p>
<p>BTW ,parents don’t seem to teach their kids how to introduce themselves or their friends . When I was 5 , I knew the drill ! I guess I must be old -fashioned ,but I still think manners are important !</p>
<p>No one around here says “Nice to meet you.” anymore. They say “Nice to see you.”. I assume that’s in case you’ve met someone before and forgotten.</p>
<p>Hey y’all :)</p>
<p>A finer point of introductions seems to be lost on younger folks these days…the idea that the younger person should be presented to the older. </p>
<p>To quote Emily Post:</p>
<p>The younger person is always presented to the older or more distinguished, but a gentleman is always presented to a lady, even though he is an old gentleman of great distinction and the lady a mere slip of a girl. For example, “Younger Person” may I introduce you to my neighbor, Mr. James." “Uncle Bob, allow me to introduce you to my girlfriend, Jane Smith”. </p>
<p>But hey, I’m just pleased that my kids introduce us to their friends at all. But it is nice, if a bit old fashioned, to be introduced in such an honorable way.</p>
<p>I love this thread. I want to start one called “how do you answer your phone?”</p>
<p>No matter how I answer my work phone I think I sound like a dork!</p>
<p>I typically introduce myself with my name when meeting people and occasionally shake hands or hug, depending what the other person is offering. Sometimes a nod will suffice. I always say nice to meet you afterwards.</p>
<p>The fun of a thread is watching where it goes !</p>
<p>Fendergirl, at work they changed the name of my department twice in a relatvely short time frame. They also wanted us to answer the phone a certain way: Department Name, this is First Name</p>
<p>I kept blanking out or messing up our ever-evolving department name, especially since it was the first thing we were supposed to say. So I finally typed out a script (including my first name) and kept it by the phone so I would stop sounding like an idiot!</p>
<p>“Hi. I’m Turbo. I finished Angry Birds with 3 stars in EVERY level. Let’s have some coffee”</p>
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<p>Me too, but for the last word. Instead of “Shawbridge,” I say “going to take a nap now.”</p>
<p>Here’s some I’ve used from most polite to least:</p>
<p>Hello. I’m ___. Nice to meet you. </p>
<p>Hey ___! What’s up? </p>
<p>Yo!</p>
<p>What’s important is the first impresion. You get respect if you are dressed the best for whatever you are doing. And be confident.</p>