Have you ever gone to an important business meeting and felt nervous meeting new people? Business introductions can be difficult, but they're essential if you want to make new contacts and further your career.
Here we will introduce you to important phrases that are useful while in formal situations. You'll find out how to greet others, begin conversations while in formal contexts, and more. Check out the tables below and prepare for your next meeting!
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Here we will introduce you to important phrases that are useful while in formal situations. You'll find out how to greet others, begin conversations while in formal contexts, and more. Check out the tables below and prepare for your next meeting!
Formal Greetings
Here we've collected the most important formal greetings. Use them when you first see somebody and want to be extra polite. Don't forget: it's important to shake hands and make eye contact with somebody when you first meet!I'd like to introduce my coworker, Owen
The sentence pattern I'd like to introduce + PERSON is used when you want to introduce somebody other than yourself. For example: I'd like to introduce Emily. We work in finance together. Alternatively, you could use the sentence pattern: Let me introduce + PERSON to do the same thing. An example using this is: Let me introduce Tyler. There are a couple of things you could say in response. For example you could continue your introduction by saying something more about the person you are introducing: We are working together on a project.
It's nice to meet you
Just like with normal introductions you want to use this phrase after somebody has given you their name. Another way to say this is It's a pleasure to meet you or Pleased to make your acquaintance. In response, simply say any of these phrases back and add too to the end of the phrase: It's nice to meet you too.
Continuing a Formal Conversation
Don't know what to say after you greet and introduce yourself to someone new? The phrases below will help you start conversations and get to know someone more. Note that conversations in formal contexts are usually about business and careers.My specialization is in marketing
A specialization refers to something that you are an expert in or to the specific type of work you do. To tell someone what your specialization is, use the sentence pattern My specialization is in + FIELD OF WORK. Here is another example of how to use this pattern: My specialization is in park management. In response, someone might say something like: How long has that been your specialization?. Instead of telling someone your specialization, you could just tell them the field you work in. To do this, use the sentence pattern: I work in + FIELD OF WORK. For example: I work in engineering. Someone might respond with a question like: Do you enjoy your work?.
Do you have a business card?
A business card is something that you can easily take with you into business situations and give to others. It provides things like your contact information, job title, or position in the company. In business contexts it would be useful to get the contact information of others you are talking to or to be able to give your information to them. Another way you could ask for somebody's contact information is to ask How can I get in contact with you? or Can I get your email address?. Somebody might respond with: I do, let me give you one.
Formal Goodbyes
Below you'll find different ways to end a conversation with someone while in a formal situation. Don't forget to shake hands with them again and to exchange contact information. That way you'll be able to stay in touch with each other.It was a pleasure meeting you
Another way to say this phrase is to say It was nice meeting you. It's important to say one of these phrases before leaving a formal setting in order to show your appreciation of the other person taking time to get to know you. If somebody says one of these phrases to you, then simply repeat it but add too at the end of the sentence: It was nice meeting you too or It was a pleasure meeting you too.
Let me give you my card
If you have not exchanged business cards or any contact information during your conversation with somebody new, then it's a good idea to say this phrase before you both leave. It's your last chance so you should use it! You could also say Let me give you my email or Let me give you my phone number. Somebody might answer with something like: Thank you, I will give you mine as well.
Relax while Listening to the Phrases
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Practice & Record a Dialogue
Take the next step and use what you’ve learned! Check out this topic’s dialogue unit and practice the phrases in a variety of exercises. Test your knowledge and get ready for real life conversations!
Good morning, I don't think we have met.en
Good morning. No, we haven't. My name is David Brown.en
Pleased to meet you, Mr. Brown. My name is Hazel Scott.en
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