When to Make Introductions?

Introductions are important because they help people feel comfortable around each other. When you are meeting someone you don't know for the first time, an introduction can help you start a conversation with someone you don't know, expand your professional network and create a positive first impression of who you are.

When should you make an introduction?

The Art of Making Introductions: Four Steps
  1. First, state the name of the person being introduced to. ...
  2. Second, say “I would like to introduce” or, “please meet” or, “this is,” etc.
  3. Third, state the name of the person being introduced. ...
  4. Finally, offer some details about each, as appropriate.

Who should we introduce first?

First, introduce men and boys to women and girls; and younger people to older people. In translation, this means to mention first the name of the person to whom you're making the introduction. (When the introduction involves two people of the same sex and approximately the same age, the order doesn't matter.)

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.