Four Steps for Introductions.

The basic protocol of introductions calls for introducing the ‘lesser-ranking’ (socially, professionally, by age or seniority) to the ‘higher-ranking’ person. Here are four steps.

1. Firstly, state the name of the person being introduced to. This is the ‘higher-ranking’ person.
2. Secondly, say “I would like to introduce” or, “please meet” or, “this is,” etc.
3. Thirdly, state the name of the person being introduced. This is the ‘lower-ranking’ person.
4. Finally, offer some details of each other, as appropriate.