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* 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.”>

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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.”>

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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.”>

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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.”>

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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.”>

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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.”>

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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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