thers may allow you to come and go as you please, as long as the job is completed. Introductions are a common and important event in every business setting. Knowing a few basic facts about introductions will help you master the art of introducing people correctly. Many introductions usually involve people who are meeting for a reason, or whose meeting has some business connection. Sometimes it is helpful, if not essential, to add a few words of explanation to your introductions, so each person is made aware of the business connection with the other. It is more important to be cordial in making introductions, and to get names and titles correct, than it is to absolutely correct in the introduction procedure. A natural and simple introduction that may slightly violate the rules is better than a awkward effort to be proper. Who is to be introduced to whom? In introducing a man to a women, the basic rule is that a man is presented to a women, even if she is younger than he is. In business, other exceptions are sometimes made when other elements of rank or status are a strong factor. For example, when a make executive is meeting hes new female assistant, his authority is so direct, and basic that it is logical to introduce her to him. But it would also be correct to follow the basic rules and present him to her. Present younger persons to older ones. If other factors are equal, including sex, you would most likely present a younger person to his or her senior in age. However, where two women are concerned, it is more tactful not to draw attention to the fact that one is older, unless the age is a considerable one. Present a person of lower rank to his/her superior. If two people are of the same sex, and not widely rated by age, introduce the person of lower rank to his supervisor. The basic forms of introductions: here are...
