Activity 1. Introducing yourself

SOCIAL ENGLISH

3. “Breaking the ice” is an idiom that means getting to know someone. An atmosphere that was cold becomes warm. Now we will break the ice by introducing ourselves.

A. When you meet someone for the first time, it is customary to introduce yourself.

Some expressions used:

My name is... / My name’s...

I’m... (first name, last name)

Hi / Hello

How do you do?

v It is not common to use titles (Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.) when referring to yourself.

However, it is polite to use titles with others in formal situations, unless they give you permission to do otherwise.

Examples:

I’m Mr Robert Smith. (Title is not necessary here.)

I’m Robert Smith. (Better)

I’m Dr Sampson. (Okay, if you want to keep the relationship formal)

(After an introduction)

Nice to meet you, Mr Smith. — Oh, please call me Bob.

v Do not use titles with first names, and do not use last names alone without titles.

Examples:

Hello, Mr Bob (Wrong!)

Hi, Bob (Okay)

Good morning, Smith (Wrong!)

Good morning, Mrs Smith (Correct)

B. Go over this dialogue:

Neil:	Hello. Are you a student here?
Ami:	Yes, I am.
Neil:	So am I. My name’s Neil Bois.
Ami:	How do you do? I’m Ami Frank.
Neil:	I’m pleased to meet you. Is Frank your first name or your last name?
Ami:	My last name.
Neil:	Neil’s my first name. Please call me Neil.
Ami:	Okay, Neil, and please call me Ami.
Neil:	Okay, Ami.

C. Now form a double circle, and introduce yourself to the person facing you. The outside circle will move to the right, while the inner circle stays in place. Shake hands and smile when introducing yourself.

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