* 15 Visiting (p.5 of 6)
15.23 When you want to introduce a person to somebody else
This is Bill. Listen <“This is Bill. He works with me at the marketing department.” – “Hello, Bill. I’m Natalie. I used to work at the same company.”>
This is my friend Tom. Listen <“This is my friend Tom. He is an artist.” – “Nice to meet you, Tom.”>
I would like you to meet Harry. Listen < – “I believe we’ve met. How have you been, Harry?”>
I’d like you to meet my friend James. Listen < – “I’m glad to meet you, James.”>
I’d like to introduce to you my sister Samantha. Listen < – “Hello, Samantha. Nice meeting you.”>
Nancy, have you met Bill? Listen < – “No, I have not. But I’ve heard a lot”.>
Alice, do you know Christopher? Listen < – “Oh yes, I believe we’ve met. How are you, Christopher?”>
Have you met? Listen < – “No, we have not.”>
Have you two met each other? Listen < – “I don’t believe we have.”>
Have you two been introduced? Listen < – “Yes, we have just now.”>
15.24 When you have just been introduced to a person for the first time
Nice to meet you! Listen <“I’m Bob.” – “I’m Mary.” – “Nice to meet you, Mary!” – It’s a pleasure, Bob.”>
Nice meeting you. Listen <“My name is Jim.” – “My name is Jessica.” – “Nice meeting you, Jessica.” – “I’m happy to meet you, Jim.”>
Pleased to meet you. Listen <“I’m Henry.” – “Pleased to meet you, Henry. I’m William.” – “I’m pleased to meet you too, William.”>
It's a pleasure. Listen A “It’s a pleasure to meet you.” <“I would like you to meet my cousin Joe.” – “It’s a pleasure.”>
What a pleasure to meet you! Listen <“Jeremy, this is my cousin Sue.” – “Hi, Sue. I’m Tom. What a pleasure to meet you!”>
I'm glad to meet you. Listen <“This is Bill. I told you about him.” – “Hello, Bill. I’m glad to meet you.”>
I'm happy to meet you. Listen <“Tom, meet Jennifer, my cousin.” – “I’m happy to meet you, Jennifer.”>
I'm delighted to make your acquaintance. Listen A “I’m very glad to meet you.” <“This is my brother Hank.” – “How are you, Hank? I’m delighted to make your acquaintance.” – “Likewise.”>
15.25 When you start a conversation with a person you have been introduced to
I’ve heard so much about you. Listen <“This is my friend Jeremy. He lives in New York.” – “Hello, Jeremy. I’ve heard so much about you.”>
I’ve heard so much about you I feel I know you already. Listen <“This is my brother Ron.” – “I’m glad to meet you, Ron. I’ve heard so much about you I feel I know you alredy.”>
Bob has told me all about you. Listen <“I’m Kirk.” – “Kirk! I’m happy to meet you in the flesh. Bob has told me all about you.”>
Bob has told me so much about you. Listen <“What a pleasure to meet you personally! Bob has told me so much about you.”>
So, we finally meet face-to-face. Listen A “We meet in person.” <“I guess we had a chance to talk over the phone.” – “So, we finally meet face-to-face.”>
15.26 When you believe that you might know a person you have been introduced to
I believe we’ve met. Listen <“Terry, this is my friend Sally.”– “I believe we’ve met. It’s nice to see you again, Sally.”>
Have we met before? Listen < – “Maybe. Did you attend Mike Simpson’s birthday party a month ago?”>
Have I seen you somewhere before? Listen < – “Hardly. I have lived in Kentucky all my life. I’m just visiting my friend for a couple of weeks.”>
Didn't we meet at the party two weeks ago? Listen < – “Oh, yes! I remember, you got drunk and fell in the swimming pool.”>
Don't I know you from somewhere? Listen < – “I don’t think so. I have just moved to town from Kansas.”>
15.27 When you are approached by a person you believe you don't know
I'm sorry, do I know you? Listen <“Hello, I’m Mary.” – “I’m sorry, do I know you”?>
I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name. Listen <“It looks like it’s going to rain.” – “It sure does. Oh, I’m sorry, I’ve forgotten your name.”>
I don't believe I've had the pleasure. Listen A “I don’t think I have ever met you before.” <“Sir, your face looks familiar to me. Have we met before?” – “I don’t believe I’ve had the pleasure.”>
15.28 When you want to make sure that you got a person's name right
I'm sorry, what was your name again? Listen A “I didn’t hear your name well at the time of introduction.” < – “It’s Laura.” – “I’m delighted to make your acquaintance, Laura.” >
I didn't catch your name. I'm terrible at names. Listen < – “I’m Mark. Mark Johnson.” – “Nice to meet you, Mark.”>
15.29 When you mention a notable person
He is the life of the party. Listen A “This lively person is the center of interest and fun at a social gathering.” <“Don’t forget to invite Hank. He is the life of the party.”>
She is the talk of the town. Listen A “This person is the subject of discussion in this place.” <“Everybody noticed the manager’s sister at the corporate party. Now she is the talk of the department.”>
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