The chat below is a good example of how to introduce new friend and have a conversation. John helps Anna and James get to know each other. If you ever need to introduce someone new in a group, it’s important to keep the conversation going and make everyone feel comfortable. We will learn some words to use when introducing someone.
John: Good morning, how are you sir?
James: Fine as always, have you found anyone who met our requirements?
John : Of course I have. I’d like you to meet my friend Anna. And Anna, this is my boss, James.
Anna : How very nice to meet you. John told me everything about you.
James : Glad to meet you too. I wonder what things he told. Please have a seat both of you.
Anna : How are you doing today?
James : It’s fine as always. You?
Anna : Pretty good.
John: She graduated from Cambridge University majoring in English literature with an honors degree.
James: Nice. She’s what we’ve been looking for.
John : Can you tell us slightly about yourself?
Anna : Well, I’m Anna, 21 years old. I love to read books and listen to music while having free time.
John : Where do you live Anna?
Anna : I live with my parents, my brother and my sister in Jakarta.
John : James, what’s your hobby?
James : I like to read novels and listen to the music too
John : Good to hear that, I think we can get along together.
We will break down the example of introducing coworkers into three parts: Greeting, Introduction, and Keeping the conversation going.
Greeting
Greeting is a way to say hello to someone. In the example, “How very nice to meet you” is a polite and formal way of greeting. When meeting new people, it’s important to greet and be greeted.
Introducing someone and how to respond:
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James: I’d like you to meet my friend Anna
Tom: Nice to meet you, Anna.
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James: This is Anna
Tom: Great to meet you, Anna.
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James: Tom, this is Anna. Anna, this is Tom
Tom: Hi, I’m Tom.
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James: Have you two met?
Anna: Hi, I’m Anna
Tom: Hey, I’m Tom.
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James: Tom, have you met Anna?
Tom: Hello, I’m Tom.
Anna: Hey, I’m Anna
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James: Anna, do you know Tom?
Anna: Hi, I’m Anna.
Tom: Hi, I’m Tom.
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James: Tom is the person I told you about
Tom: Hi, I’m Tom.
Anna: Nice to finally meet you.
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How are you
After your friends greet each other, they will usually ask each other how they are.
When your friends say hello, they often ask each other, “How are you?”
You can answer by saying “I’m good, thanks!” or “I’m fine, how about you?”
It’s just a friendly way to check in with each other.
Ask
- How are you?
- How’s it going?
- How’s life?
- Wassup?
Response
Positive:
- I’m good/great/amazing!
- Doing well, thanks!
- Life is fantastic!
- Hey there! Everything’s good.
Neutral:
- Just okay.
- It’s okay.
- Life is okay.
- I’m doing alright.
Negative:
- Not so great.
- Not good.
- Life is tough right now.
- Not the best.
Introducing someone
When you meet someone new, it’s nice to introduce them to others by sharing some information about them. Here are some common expressions you can use:
Introducing names:
- His name is John
- This is James
- Meet Anna
Telling age:
- He is 21 years old.
Hobbies:
- She likes playing basketball and listening to music.
- His favorite thing to do is hang out with friends.
- He loves reading books and traveling.
Home address:
- She lives at/in/on…
- His address is at/in/on…
- He stays at/in/on…
Remember to start by saying hello and asking how they’re doing before introducing them to others!
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Example conversation:
John: Hi, Anna… Have you met my friend James?
Anna: Hi, James. Nice to meet you.
James: Hi, Anna. Nice to meet you too.
John: Hey, have you heard? James likes playing basketball and listening to music.
Anna: Nice, I love those things too!
John: By the way, did you know that my friend is 12 years old?
Anna: Oh, I’m the same age! I’m 12 years old too.
John: And guess what, He also lives in Oak Street.
Anna: That’s cool, I live there too! It’s a small world.
James: Wow..such a small world.
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Maintaining conversation
When you talk to someone, it’s important to be curious and show that you care about what they have to say. You can ask questions about the person, but not so personal that it’s rude or makes them feel uncomfortable.
And when they answer, make sure to listen carefully and pay attention. You can even ask follow-up questions if the conversation keeps going.
For example, you could ask, “What do you think about that?”
If they say they don’t know, you could ask, “What would be the best way to handle this situation?”
It’s important to listen carefully and ask questions. This way, you can learn more about the person and understand their thoughts and feelings.
Ask questions like, “How did you feel when you found out?” or “Why did you come here today?”
You can also try asking open-ended questions like “Tell me more about why...” or “Could you give an example of when…” This will help you get more information and understand the person better.
Another way to make the conversation fun is to find things that you both like or have in common. If you find things you both like, you will enjoy talking more.
You can also ask the person to tell you more about themselves. Ask questions like, “Tell me more about yourself,” “What do you think?” or “How did you come to work here?” This will help the person feel comfortable and open up more.
