INTRODUCTIONS (INFORMAL)
02 / 02 / 2012
INTRODUCTIONS (INFORMAL): meaning and examples
Good morning.
Yesterday we looked at some expressions for introducing yourself and introducing other people in formal situations. Today we will learn some expressions for informal introductions.
Introducing Yourself
Here are some expressions that you can use when you are in an informal situation and you want to introduce yourself. You will remember some of the expressions from formal introductions because they include neutral words like 'good morning'.
-Good morning / afternoon / evening*. My name's Matthew Ray.
-Hello, I'm Steven.
-Hi. I'm Susan.
*It is not correct to say 'Good night' when you introduce yourself.
You can also say Nice to meet you / Nice to meet you, too in an informal situation, although it is not obligatory. Some people shake hands when they introduce themselves in an informal situation but others do not. Kissing is not common in Anglo-Saxon culture during introductions.
Introducing Others
There are fewer expressions to introduce another person in an informal situation, compared to formal situations, and some of them are the same. Here are some phrases that you can use.
-Do you know Matthew Ray? Matthew, this is Amanda Heller.
-Matthew, meet Amanda. Amanda, meet Matthew.
-This is my good friend, Jody.
Taking Leave
When you are leaving a person that you have just met, you can use one of these phrases.
-Goodbye. Nice talking to you.
-If you'll excuse me. Hope to talk to you later.
-Nice meeting you. Bye!
Example Conversation
Amanda: Hi, I'm Amanda. I work across the street.
Jody: Nice to meet you, Amanda. I'm Jody. And this is my brother-in-law, Rick.
Rick: Hi Amanda. So, you work across the street? You look familiar.
Jody: That's right. Oh, here comes my husband. Hi honey! Jody and Rick, meet Tony, my husband. Tony, meet Jody and Rick.
Tony: Hi there. Great party, isn't it?
Jody: It sure is! If you'll excuse me. I have to go and help the hostess. Nice talking to you both.
Amanda: Bye!
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I hope you have a great day!
Yesterday we looked at some expressions for introducing yourself and introducing other people in formal situations. Today we will learn some expressions for informal introductions.
Introducing Yourself
Here are some expressions that you can use when you are in an informal situation and you want to introduce yourself. You will remember some of the expressions from formal introductions because they include neutral words like 'good morning'.
-Good morning / afternoon / evening*. My name's Matthew Ray.
-Hello, I'm Steven.
-Hi. I'm Susan.
*It is not correct to say 'Good night' when you introduce yourself.
You can also say Nice to meet you / Nice to meet you, too in an informal situation, although it is not obligatory. Some people shake hands when they introduce themselves in an informal situation but others do not. Kissing is not common in Anglo-Saxon culture during introductions.
Introducing Others
There are fewer expressions to introduce another person in an informal situation, compared to formal situations, and some of them are the same. Here are some phrases that you can use.
-Do you know Matthew Ray? Matthew, this is Amanda Heller.
-Matthew, meet Amanda. Amanda, meet Matthew.
-This is my good friend, Jody.
Taking Leave
When you are leaving a person that you have just met, you can use one of these phrases.
-Goodbye. Nice talking to you.
-If you'll excuse me. Hope to talk to you later.
-Nice meeting you. Bye!
Example Conversation
Amanda: Hi, I'm Amanda. I work across the street.
Jody: Nice to meet you, Amanda. I'm Jody. And this is my brother-in-law, Rick.
Rick: Hi Amanda. So, you work across the street? You look familiar.
Jody: That's right. Oh, here comes my husband. Hi honey! Jody and Rick, meet Tony, my husband. Tony, meet Jody and Rick.
Tony: Hi there. Great party, isn't it?
Jody: It sure is! If you'll excuse me. I have to go and help the hostess. Nice talking to you both.
Amanda: Bye!
Remember to post comments and questions about today's lesson in the Daily Vitamin section on our website; please don't send us questions by email.
I hope you have a great day!
