A good introduction is not a speech. It is three short sentences: your name, your connection, and one small fact. Then you ask a question.
Name
Hi, I am Mei.
Connection
Say how you know the person or the place.
I work with Anna. I live near here.
One small fact
Choose something easy to ask about.
I like cooking. I am learning English.
Give them a turn
End with a question, so they can speak.
How about you? What do you do?
Repeat their name
Using a name makes people feel seen.
Nice to meet you, Tom.
Keep it short
Three sentences is enough. More words can feel heavy.
Words to remember
- introduce — to tell someone your name
- connection — the way you know someone
- fact — something true
- repeat — to say again
Questions & answers
Q: Should I shake hands?
Follow the other person. In many places a smile and a nod are enough.
Q: What if I forget their name?
Say, "Sorry, I forgot your name." It is honest and common.
Q: Should I say my job?
Only if it helps. "I am a nurse" is useful; a long job title is not.
Q: What if I am shy?
Prepare three sentences before you arrive. A prepared mouth is a brave mouth.
Q: Is it bad to talk about myself?
No, if you also ask about them. Give one fact, then ask one question.