Making Business Introductions
Useful Expressions
Making Introductions
- Allow me to introduce myself; my name is James Johnson.
- Let me introduce you to my secretary, Ms. Patricia Jones.
- I’d like to introduce you to my wife, Jennifer Smith.
- Mr. Ronald, this is attorney Jeff Stanley from Micro Company.
- Mr. Gail, I would like to introduce Mr. Frank from CBS.
- Kevin, I’d like you to meet the manager of the marketing department, Mark Brown.
Responding to an Introduction
- Nice to meet you.
- It’s a pleasure to meet you.
- I’m pleased to meet you.
- It’s great to finally meet you.
- I’m looking forward to working with you!
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
A new HR manager was hired in Micro Company. The boss is introducing him to all of the employees. | |
 Jonathan Abbott | Good morning, everyone. I would like to introduce our new Human Resource Manager, Mr. Mark Smith. |
 Mark Smith | Good morning, everyone. I’m pleased to meet you all. |
 Grace | Nice to meet you. |
 Camille | Pleased to meet you! |
 James | It's a pleasure to meet you! |
 Mark Smith | I’m really looking forward to working with all of you. |
Jessica, the company’s vice president, arrives. | |
 Jonathan Abbott | Oh, good morning, Jessica! I'd like you to meet Mr. Mark Smith, our new HR Manager. Mr. Smith, this is Ms. Jessica Stone, our vice president. |
 Jessica | It’s great to finally meet you, Mr. Smith. |
 Mark Smith | Likewise. I look forward to working with you! |
Check your understanding:
1.
What is the dialogue about?
2.
What is Mr. Smith's position in the company?
3.
Who is the vice president of the company?
Role Play
Role-play the following situation with your teacher.
Situation 1
You are walking outside with your spouse and come across a new work colleague. Introduce them to each other and have a small talk with your colleague. Your teacher will act as your colleague.
Situation 2
You are the head of the marketing team and you have a new member. Welcome the new employee and introduce him/her to the rest of the team. Your teacher will act as the employee.
Situation 3
You are having dinner at a restaurant and you notice your boss and his wife sitting at another table. You decide to approach them and greet them. Your boss introduces you to his wife. Your teacher will act as your boss.
Discussion
1.
Do you find formal business introductions difficult? Why? Why not?
2.
Do you feel nervous when you're being introduced to someone important?
3.
What can you do in order to make a good first impression when being introduced to someone?
4.
What would you do if you had to introduce someone whose name you have forgotten?
