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Introductions
introductions
Your guests are in the house; their coat is away they have a cocktail in hand. Do not abandon them now! If you need to answer the
door, check on the oven, or finish one more detail don’t just walk away. Make an introduction or walk them to another couple. Start the
conversation then excuse yourself.
The proper way to introduce!
This is always tricky so this is the rule I follow when making introductions!
• A man should be introduced to a woman – for example!
- Sarah I would like you to meet Mike
• A younger person should be introduced to an older person - for example!
- Mr. Jones I would like you to meet my nephew Samuel
• Introduce family members to friends – for example!
- Joe this is my brother Bobby
• When a child is introduced to an adult – for example!
- Use either first and last name or Mr. Mrs. Dr., etc to the child.
OMG I forgot their name!
This happens all the time. My husband and I are the worse when it comes to names! We now write it down and say is over and over again!
Here are some tips we learned along the way...
• If you are introduced to someone for the first time and didn’t hear him or her – do not be afraid to ask again (especially if you are in a
loud room). Then repeat their name and let them know it is very nice to meet them.
• It is OK to ask for the pronunciation then say – Wow that is an interesting name (with a big smile).
• Repeat – Repeat – Repeat the name at least three times in the same conversation. Maybe introduce them to others as well to really
embrace their name.
• Think of someone famous they may remind you of then you will not forget!!
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