Introducing Yourself
When introducing yourself, this is the first thing you should usually say.
Your name and/or a greeting
How to start a conversation when introducing someone else?
"I'd like you to meet..." or "This is my friend..."
You should do this before introducing yourself to show confidence and friendliness.
Making eye contact and smiling
You meet someone that you have seen before at one of your club meetings. What should you mention when you introduce yourself?
Tell them that you have seen them before at the club meeting and how you feel about the club.
You stumble over your words when introducing yourself. What’s the best way to handle it?
Laugh lightly and keep going while being calm
When entering a group, saying this simple phrase can help you join in.
“Hi everyone, can I join you?”
When introducing two people, what could you say to help them to get to know each other better?
How you know each of them
(Ex. This is Kevin, Kevin was in the Develop & Lead class. Kevin this Abby she is in the current Develop & Lead class)
This kind of tone helps people feel comfortable when meeting you.
A warm and friendly tone
You have to participate in a group project with five other people but no one wants to introduce themselves. What should you do when you introduce yourself?
Mention your name and ask everyone for their names.
Two of your friends just met. How can you help them to start talking?
Mention something they have in common
When someone asks, “What do you like to do?”, they are inviting you to talk about this.
Your hobbies or interests
When introducing someone to a group, this is one thing you can do to make them feel included.
Tell them everyone's names and something about each of them
This kind of posture makes you seem open and confident.
Standing or sitting up straight
Something to continue a conversation after you introduce yourself.
Small talk
After introducing yourself, what can you do to keep the conversation going?
Small talk and asking open-ended questions
This is a good topic to bring up when meeting people at school or in a club.
A school subject, event, hobby or activity?
This is why it is important to keep friendly tone and body language while introducing someone.
Making everyone feel comfortable and starting the conversation off on a good note
When someone greets you, this polite gesture shows you’re listening and engaged.
Nodding or responding back
What’s three things to avoid during introductions?
Speaking too fast, not making eye contact, talking about negative topics, not talking loud enough and not paying attention to the other person.
You’re at a youth event where people are mingling and you don't know anyone. When’s a good time to introduce yourself?
When someone is alone or during a group activity
When you join a group conversation, this is a respectful way to start.
Waiting for a pause and then greeting everyone
This is what you should do if you forget someone's name while introducing them.
Politely asking them to introduce themselves by asking "could you please remind me what your name was?"
If someone seems shy or quiet, you can do this to make them feel more at ease.
Speaking gently and being patient
You’re meeting someone your friend talks about all the time. What’s something thoughtful to say?
“I’ve heard a lot about you — it is nice to finally meet you! I am [your name]”?
You mispronounce someone’s name. How can you fix it respectfully?
Say sorry and ask how to pronounce it correctly