INTRODUCING PEOPLE
This simple gesture is
often done most gracelessly, by many people, to
put it mildly. Introducing people does not
merely mean informing each party the name of the
other. It is the duty of the person making the
introduction to ensure that a friendly, cordial
and warm atmosphere is created.
Some Do's
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DO be confident while making
introductions. Don't get nervous.
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DO introduce the more important of the
two last. Thus
- a man is introduced
to a woman;
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a younger person is
introduced to an older one;
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an unmarried woman
to married woman
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A junior official or
a person lowers in hierarchy or status to the
senior person.
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During introduction
made in the house, household member is
introduced to the guest.
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DO comment briefly on the backgrounds,
when introducing two people. Comment on some
hobby or interest common to both.
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DO ensure that a warm, happy and
cordial atmosphere is created while introducing.
A proper and correct introduction does not
merely mean informing each party the name of the
other.
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DO assist the newly acquainted people
to carry on a smooth, amiable and congenial flow
of conversation.
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DO be bold and take the initiative in
introducing yourself to other people at a big
gathering, if you find the Host unavailable for
some time. A smooth way could be "Hi, I am
Andy. George (the host) and I are college
friends."
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DO circulate, but slowly. As a guest
you should not go around greeting everyone upon
entering the room, even they are familiar faces.
There will ample time and opportunity to meet
everyone during the course of the evening.
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When to Rise
- A woman not to rise, barring a few
exceptional cases such as in the presence of a
State dignitary or religious head or a much
older person.
- The man rises only the first time a
woman enters the room. He does not rise
subsequently when the lady departs and
re-enters.
- A man must stand up whenever a woman
comes to speak to him and continue standing till
the woman sits down or walks away.
- The hosts must rise upon the arrival
of each guest and warmly greet them.
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