Introduce yourself

Summary. Many of us dread the self-introduction, be it in an online meeting or at the boardroom table. Here is a practical framework you can leverage to introduce yourself with confidence in any context, online or in-person: Present, past, and future. You can customize this framework both for yourself as an individual and for the specific context. Perhaps most importantly, when you use this framework, you will be able to focus on others’ introductions, instead of stewing about what you should say about yourself. You know the scenario. It could be in an online meeting, or perhaps you are seated around a boardroom table. The meeting leader asks everyone to briefly introduce themselves. Suddenly, your brain goes into hyperdrive. What should I say about myself? You start ruminating about previous self-introductions when you got tongue-tied, when you forgot to mention something important, or worse, when you rambled on for too long. Then, you realize you’re not listening to what the others are sharing. If there was a quiz on everyone’s name, you would fail. The stress associated with introducing yourself is common and not without warrant. Everyone’s eyes and ears are on you. It’s easy to mess up. On the other hand, self-introductions are the most direct way to reinforce your desired personal brand. And they can be easy to do. The secret is using a simple framework: Present, past, and future. Present Start with a present-tense statement to introduce yourself: Hi, I’m Ashley and I...

By Last updated: May 4, 2023 How To Introduce Yourself in English With Confidence: 11 Tips With Audio One of the very first lessons that English language learners get is how to introduce themselves in English. But do these lessons line up with what happens in the real world? Today, I’m going to go over all the introduce yourself with total confidence in both informal and formal situations, even if you’re just starting to Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere. How to Introduce Yourself in a Casual Setting 1. Remember These Phrases to Break the Ice “Break the ice” is a common English expression. It means “to get comfortable with someone.” There are many ways to start talking to someone new. I recommend that you memorize only two or three, so you don’t forget them. Pick ones that you can use anywhere, anytime. Which ones sound most natural to you? The most important thing is that you’re comfortable saying them when you introduce yourself. Here’s the easiest one: just say hello and your name. Then, if possible, shake hands. Amy: Hello! I’m Amy. (Offer your hand.) Brian: Hi there! I’m Brian. (Shake hands.) Amy: Nice to meet you, Brian! See? It’s that easy. You can also break the ice by using After the first greeting, the best way to break the ice is to ask for very basic information. This gives you a reason for starting the conversation. Here are some examples: How are you? Where ...

Think about the last time you met a new group of people. After getting to know everyone's name, one of the most common follow-ups is, "So what do you do?" And instinctively, people reply with their job and talk about their company, their role, and their day-to-day responsibilities. I know because I do it too — the other night I was out with a group of mostly new people, and I had to listen to how one of them handles IT for a Swedish start-up and how another works as an exterior designer. This is a boring and shallow way to get to actually know someone, and it's uninteresting as the listener I'll be the first to admit that when I start talking to a new person about my own job, I get bored of hearing myself talk. There are a few professions where something might naturally lead to a lot of interesting follow-ups — a backup dancer for Rihanna or the prime minister of one of those super tiny European countries with a suspiciously high GDP — but for most of us, it's not that exciting to describe our day-to-day. But when someone is talking about something they're super passionate about, your ears can't help but perk up. It can be something completely random — I caught up with a relatively new friend a few nights back and we had an amazing conversation about his strong opinions on the need for public transit, and listening to someone passionately argue against cars is way more fun than hearing about something their manager did that bothered them. The Next time you meet someone new...

My name is Lawrie, and I've written this warm and wonderful blog post to explain how to introduce yourself in an email. When emailing someone new (or speaking to them), it's essential to introduce who you are, explain why you're emailing, and (if you're asking for something) what you want. If this all sounds simple, it should do – introducing yourself in an email is easy (as long as you stick to the format and follow our rules). In this guide to writing intro emails, we provide a step-by-step guide on crafting compelling messages, followed by 14 fantastic samples and a template. Great introduction emails make the best first impression. As the old cliche says, you only get one chance, so do it properly with Self-introduction email format Imagine you've started a new job, and nobody knows who you are and what you do. An introduction email is an essential ice-breaker and a great way to kick off your time at a new company. Introduction emails are essential if you're taking on a new account or working with a new contact at a business. As well as saying hi, introduction emails are a way to clarify any details to avoid confusion or embarrassment. For example, you can share pronouns to ensure everyone understands who you are and how you want to be addressed. Here are the essentials of the self-introduction 1. Self-introduction email subject line The subject line for email introducing yourself is critical, as it's the first (and potentially only) thing your recipient will see. Unle...

Quite often, I notice that English students learn to introduce themselves in a way that is scripted and unnatural. Most textbooks fail to reflect authentic English interactions. That’s why today we’re going to look at some natural and common ways to introduce yourself in English. For a good introduction in English, you need to practice in advance. As an English learner, it’s a good idea to prepare a couple of introductions and practice them until you’re comfortable with them. Also, keep in mind that self-introductions are context dependent. To come up with good introductions, you’ll need to think about common places and situations where you are likely to introduce yourself in English. If you landed on this post looking for inspiration, here’s what we’ll cover today: • How to introduce yourself in a class• How to introduce yourself in casual situations • How to introduce yourself in a meeting at work• How to introduce yourself in an interview SELF-INTRODUCTIONS IN ENGLISH Context is everything When we see someone give the most engaging, impressive and rapport-building introduction, we immediately think they’re gifted. But in reality, there’s usually a lot of work behind it. When writing your sample introduction in English, ask yourself: Who exactly am I talking to? Depending on your answer, there will be different things to include in your introduction. So, what makes an introduction effective? First, it needs to be appropriate for the given setting. Consider, is it a forma...

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