C. Practice introducing yourself, friends and groupmates. Remember to smile (and use handshakes where appropriate).
After you have been introduced to someone, it is polite to ask a few general questions to get acquainted. For example:
- Where are you from, Carol?
- I'm from Connecticut.
- Connecticut, which part?
- Hartford, the capital. How about you, Ben?
- Nebraska - a place called Bellevue. It's near Omaha.
- How do you know Alan (A)?
- He is my friend from college.
When meeting someone for the first time, it is not appropriate to ask certain types of questions. Do NOT ask: A person's age, Birth date, Salary, Weight, Marital status. You may ask general questions about the situation. For example:
- How do you know Alan (the person who introduced us)?