Introducing others

 

In a conversation, be it in a formal or an informal situation, it is proper to introduce all persons to one another as this will make everyone feel welcome in the conversation. The degree of formality determines the way you introduce others. Unlike informal situations, a proper designation or title of the person that you are introducing, need to be mentioned in any formal situation. Certain protocols have to be observed, especially when introducing someone of a high rank or position.

Introducing others in a formal situation

Introducer	Response
Mr. Faizal, I’d like to introduce Mr. Gray.	It’s a pleasure to meet you.
Miss Rasya, may I introduce Morgana to you. She is our new classmate. Morgana, this is our English lecturer.	Pleased to meet you.
Datuk Hamid, allow me to introduce our new manager, Puan Salma.	How do you do?
Prof. Datuk Dr. Rezza, let me present Dr. Amirul, our guest speaker for this conference. Dr. Amirul, this isour director, Prof. Datuk Dr. Rezza.	Dr. Amirul, how do you do?

adapted from Aida Mustapha.2011.Be Empowered in English: A coursebook: Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd.

Introducing others in an informal situation

Introducer	Response
Sumayyah, this is Nadia. She’s my new roommate. Nadia this is my best friend, Sumayyah.	Hi Nadia! Glad to meet you.
Hey guys! Meet my cousin, Shidrah. She’s from Selangor.	Hello, Shidrah.
Azhan, I’d like you to meet faezah.	Nice