Introductions can occur between more than two people, for example at a party or at a business meeting. When you meet someone for the first time, it is common to greet them by saying, “It’s a pleasure to meet you,” or “Pleased to meet you.” It is polite to respond by repeating the statement back at them, as Mary does in this example:
Ken: Peter, I’d like you to meet Mary.
Peter: It’s a pleasure to meet you.
Mary: It’s a pleasure to meet you too!
Ken: Mary works for…
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In informal situations, especially in North America, introductions are also made simply saying, “This is (name).” It is also common to just say “Hi” or “Hello” as a response in this informal setting.
Ken: Peter, this is Mary.
Peter: Hi. How are you?
Mary: Hello! Pleased to meet you.
Ken: Mary works for…
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Listen and reorder the sentences to make the right dialogue
In a group of 3, practice these dialogues:
MARGARET: Mr. Wilson, I’d like you to meet Dr. Edward Smith.
MR. WILSON: It’s nice to meet you, Dr. Smith.
DR. SMITH: Pleasure to meet you, too.
MARGARET: Dr. Smith is an economist. He just finished writing a book on international trade.
MR. WILSON: Oh? That’s my field, too. I work for the United Nations.
DR. SMITH: In the Development Program, by any chance?
MR. WILSON: Yes. How did you guess?
DR. SMITH: I’ve read your articles on technical assistance. They’re excellent.
JIM: Who’s the tall woman next to Barbara?
CHARLES: That’s her friend Mary. Didn’t you meet her at Steve’s party?
JIM: No, I wasn’t at Steve’s party.
CHARLES: Oh! Then let me introduce you to her now. Mary, this is my friend Jim.
MARY: Hi, Jim. Nice to meet you.
JIM: You, too. Would you like a drink?
MARY: Sure, let’s go get one.
A: Good ___!
B: Good ____! My name is _____________.
A: Hello. My name is ____________.
B: Have we met before?
A: No we haven’t met. Pleased to meet you!
B: Pleased to meet you too. Have you met ____________?
A: I’m not sure.
C: Yes, we have met before. Good to see you again!
A: Oh yes, I remember now. Good to see you again too!
C: How are you doing?
A: I’m not too good today.
C: I’m sorry to hear that.
A: And what about you?
C: Oh, I’m fine.
B: I have an idea. Let’s practice English more together!