How to Introduce Yourself to a Roomful of People
At times, a self-introduction may be one-sided – such as when a roomful of people are asked to introduce themselves. In this case, you may be asked to provide specific information, but at other times you may be free to respond in any manner you choose. The first case is easy – just remember to include a greeting, your name, and all the requested information (regardless of the responses of previous participants). Focus On Three Things Only When the introduction details are your choice, be conversational and brief, focusing on only three things. The idea is to build rapport. By choosing just three things, your introduction will be more memorable. For example, for a very short introduction I might say something like, “Hi, everyone. I’m Lisa, Lisa Marshall. I’m a professional speaker and author who enjoys dancing and photography.” For a longer answer I might say something like… “Hi, everyone. I’m Lisa, Lisa B. Marshall. I’m a professional speaker and author. I specialize in communication skills and I’m excited because my new audiobook on interviewing skills will be released shortly. I enjoy dancing, although I’m not that good at it. I really love Latin music and salsa dancing is my favorite. I also enjoy photography. In fact, I am thinking of buying myself a digital SLR for my upcoming birthday.” Lisa B. Marshall
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