Introductions in a business setting are important to set the right tone for relationships. When introducing yourself, state your name and company first to establish control. Introduce people from lesser authority to greater authority by saying the higher-ranking person's name first. Always stand, use only names without honorifics, and don't assume intimacy until invited to use first names. Be sure to fully introduce people rather than just saying "meet" and don't respond in short without repeating the name and a courtesy. The order of introduction is based on seniority, not gender.

1. How to
introduce
yourself in a
Business Setting

2. Introductions…
Done well,
they can set
the right
tone for
business
relationships

3. DO’s

4. Introduce yourself FIRST
You establish
control of the
situation and
demonstrate
initiative and
the ability to
direct

5. State your name and
something about yourself
For example,
“I’m John Smith
from XYZ
Motors” and
not “I’m John”.

6. Introduce from the bottom up
The “lesser
authority” should
be introduced to
the
“higher authority”
by saying the
latter’s name first.

7. Highlight the company or
position
A descriptive
introduction puts
the individuals at
ease and
establishes an
opening for
conversation

8. Always stand
This goes for
both men and
women and for
both business
and social
occasions.

9. DON’Ts

10. No honorifics
Don’t introduce
yourself as “Mr”
or “Mrs”.
Only use your
name.

11. Don’t assume intimacy
When you meet
someone for the
first time, call
them by their
title till invited to
be on a first-
name basis.

12. Never “meet” people
Don’t say “I’d like
you to meet…”
The proper
wording is “I’d like
to introduce you
to…”

13. Never respond in short
Never just say “hi”
or “hello”.
Repeat the name
of the person and
add a courtesy
statement like
“How do you
do?”

14. Never assume ladies first
In the business
world, gender has
no bearing on
order of
introduction- it’s
based on seniority
and rank.

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