When Introducing Someone Who Do You Introduce First?

The polite way to begin an introduction is to start with the name of the person you are making the introduction to. In most situations, this is the person who is older, has a higher-ranking position or that you have known the longest.

When making introductions who should be introduced first?

When all other things are equal, the name of the person whom you know better should be said first. In a business situation, the client is always considered higher ranking. At a party, guests should always be introduced to the guest of honor.

Do you introduce the man or the woman first?

Abbott.” Tradition dictates that if introducing a man and a woman of equal status (either in business or social situations) you speak to the woman first. Likewise, age takes precedence—speak to the older person first. Speak first to a person with a title: Senator, Doctor, Reverend.