This document provides guidelines for effective introductions. It emphasizes the importance of first impressions and lists six basic guidelines for introductions: 1) always stand, 2) always smile, 3) always look the person in the eye, 4) always shake hands firmly, 5) always listen carefully and get their name right, and 6) always greet them by name. Following these guidelines shows respect and consideration for others and helps make a good first impression.

1. Effective
Introductions

2. “First impressions are often
lasting impressions.”

3. How would we
rather be
remembered?
Column A
 Awkward
 Dumb
 Silly
 Shy
 Boring
 Lonely
 Dull
 Nervous
 Offensive
Column B
 Confident
 Smart
 Sharp
 Outgoing
 Interesting
 Friendly
 Fun
 Relaxed
 Nice

4. Why are
introductions
important?

5. Because people are
important!

6. Six Basic Guidelines to Introductions:
1. Alwaysstand.
2. Alwayssmile.
3. Alwayslookthepersonintheeye.
4. Alwaysshakehands - firmly.
5. Alwayslistencarefully.
6. Alwaysgreetthemwiththeirnames.

7. 1. ALWAYS STAND

8. teach us to
stand in
honor of
people’s
significance.
We certainly
want to learn
to treat
people with

9. Our manners
show others
what we think of
them. They also
show others
what should they
think of us.

10. 2. ALWAYS SMILE

11. A smile is the way
our faces say, “It’s
nice to meet you.”

12. If someone
doesn’t have a
smile, give
them one of
yours!

13. 3. ALWAYS LOOK THE
PERSON IN THE EYE

14. “The eye is the window
into the soul.”

15. I gaze into her shining
eyes.
With joy my soul
transcends,
And yet, I wonder, is
it love
Or shiny contact lens?
-Shelby Friedman

16. 4. ALWAYS SHAKE
HANDS – FIRMLY

17. Every culture has a physical
expression of greeting. Each
is a form of respect and
friendship.

18. Make your handshake as friendly
as your manners.

19. 5. ALWAYS LISTEN CAREFULLY
(GET THE NAME RIGHT!)

20. If you don’t hear the
name clearly, ask to
have it repeated.

21. Our name is one of
our most
important
possessions.

22. 6.ALWAYS GREET THEM
WITH THEIR NAMES

23. One of the most
encouraging words for
anyone to hear is the
sound of his own
name.

24. Don’t feel awkward. Remember that
considerate manners always avoid
embarrassment and put others at ease.

25. Two Important
Words
“Sir” and “Ma’am”
These two important words should be used when speaking with:
A teacher
A friend’s parent
Any adult

26. JUST DO IT!
Remember…
Stand
Smile
Look them in the eye
Listen carefully
Shake hands firmly
Use their names

27. BELIEVE ME,
MANNERS
AREN’T HEAVY!

28. Thank you~
-Carl <3