The Business Networking Tips - Introduction Etiquette: How to Effectively Introduce Yourself and Others

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Introduce Yourself

• Say, "May I introduce to you . . . "
• Do not say, "May I introduce you to . . . " It makes it seem as if your associate is more important than the person you're trying to network with.
• If you are introducing more than one of your associates, introduce the person of greatest importance or seniority first.
• If the associates you're introducing are of the same rank or title, introduce by age or seniority with the company.
• Give the name of the person you are introducing, along with what they do and a nugget of information.

Example:
"I would like to introduce to you David Jones, who works in marketing. David is in charge of the Sony account."

• Don't rush. Speak slowly. Take the time to look first at the person you are networking with, then to the person you are introducing.

Introduce Your Associates

• Say, "May I introduce to you . . . "
• Do not say, "May I introduce you to . . . " It makes it seem as if your associate is more important than the person you're trying to network with.
• If you are introducing more than one of your associates, introduce the person of greatest importance or seniority first.
• If the associates you're introducing are of the same rank or title, introduce by age or seniority with the company.
• Give the name of the person you are introducing, along with what they do and a nugget of information.

Example:
"I would like to introduce to you David Jones, who works in marketing. David is in charge of the Sony account."

• Don't rush. Speak slowly. Take the time to look first at the person you are networking with, then to the person you are introducing.

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How To Response To An Introduction?

• Simply say, "How do you do?" followed by the person's name.
• Make eye contact.
• Use the "Slow Smile" technique.
• Make a brief statement about the person or their company. If you don't know anything about the person or the company, ask a relevant question that can be answered quickly.

Examples:

"I've heard that your company is growing rapidly."

"Congratulations on your promotion."

"Are you enjoying the event?"