This really depends on what situation you are in, and whose company you are in. Here are some examples you may use in the following situations:
- Formal situations such as a job interview or meeting a new business client: The important thing here is to not appear to be too laid back or blasé about the meeting. Shake the person's hand and say something like, "Hello, my name is John. Nice to meet you."
- Meeting new colleagues on your first day on the job: You are meeting people you will see every day, so you want to make a good first impression. Be friendly but not too comfortable in their company just yet. Tell them about yourself by talking about where you used to work. Ask them questions about their roles and what they may have done before working here.
- Starting a new high school or college: This can be very intimidating so the best thing to do is align yourself with just one or two people to begin with. Introduce yourself by saying, "Hi, my name's Sarah. What's yours?" They will know you are new so with any luck they will then introduce you to their other friends too.
- Networking event: Remember the other people are there for the exact same reason you are there - to meet like-minded people in the same industry. Introduce yourself by saying, "Hi, my name's Mary and I have been running a middle sized graphic design business for the past six years." Tell people about your business and work related interests.
In any situation, try to remain confident and do not forget to smile. Stand up tall and maintain eye contact when speaking to other people.
- Formal situations such as a job interview or meeting a new business client: The important thing here is to not appear to be too laid back or blasé about the meeting. Shake the person's hand and say something like, "Hello, my name is John. Nice to meet you."
- Meeting new colleagues on your first day on the job: You are meeting people you will see every day, so you want to make a good first impression. Be friendly but not too comfortable in their company just yet. Tell them about yourself by talking about where you used to work. Ask them questions about their roles and what they may have done before working here.
- Starting a new high school or college: This can be very intimidating so the best thing to do is align yourself with just one or two people to begin with. Introduce yourself by saying, "Hi, my name's Sarah. What's yours?" They will know you are new so with any luck they will then introduce you to their other friends too.
- Networking event: Remember the other people are there for the exact same reason you are there - to meet like-minded people in the same industry. Introduce yourself by saying, "Hi, my name's Mary and I have been running a middle sized graphic design business for the past six years." Tell people about your business and work related interests.
In any situation, try to remain confident and do not forget to smile. Stand up tall and maintain eye contact when speaking to other people.
