Activity 1. Introducing yourself
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:
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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Hello. Are you a student here?
