Imagine you’re at a networking event, a social gathering, or even your first day at a new job. You meet someone new, and you want to introduce yourself.
How do you confidently start the conversation?
Here are some useful phrases to introduce yourself in different situations.
Start with a Basic Introduction
Check out these introduction statements you can use to begin a conversation:
“Hi, I’m [your name]. Nice to meet you!”
“Hello, my name is [your name].”
“I don’t think we’ve met before. I’m [your name].”
Tip: Adding "Nice to meet you," makes your introduction more polite and natural.
Expand Your Introduction
Next, it's time to go a bit deeper in your introduction. Check out these topics and example statements you can use.
1. Where you're from:
I’m originally from [city/country], but I live in [current city].
I’m from [city/country], but I’ve been living in [current city] for [X years].
My hometown is [city/country], but I relocated to [current city] for work/study.
Conversation Example 1 💬
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2. Speaking about work:
I’ve been working in [industry] for [X years], currently at [company name].
I’m self-employed and run my own [business type].
I freelance as a [job title], mainly working on [type of work].
I’m currently a [year number] student at [university name], pursuing a degree in [field].
Conversation Example 2 💬
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3. Speaking about hobbies:
In my free time, I enjoy [hobby].
I have a passion for [hobby].
I’m really into [hobby].
Conversation Example 3 💬
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Introduce Yourself in a Professional Setting
Photo by Evangeline Shaw on UnsplashIntroducing yourself in a professional setting can seem scary. But this clear framework can help you prepare your introduction and show up confidently.
1️⃣ Start with a clear and confident greeting.
Good morning, I’m [company name]. It’s a pleasure to meet you.
Hi, I’m [your name]. I work in [industry/field] at [company name].
2️⃣ Mention your role and industry.
I work as a [job title] at [company name], where I focus on [key responsibility].
I’m a [job title] specializing in [industry/skill], currently working with [company name].
3️⃣ Highlight what you do or your skills.
I help businesses improve their [marketing strategies/operations/IT systems, etc.] through [your expertise].
I have a background in [industry] and currently focus on [specialization].
4️⃣ Tailor your introduction to the situation.
If networking at an event: I'm here to connect with professionals in [industry] and learn more about [topic].
If introducing yourself in a meeting: I’m excited to collaborate with everyone on [project/initiative].
If in an interview: I bring [X] years of experience in [field] and a passion for [relevant skill].
Quiz: Applying Your Introduction Skills
Scenario: Imagine you're at a networking event for professionals in your industry. Someone asks, “What do you do?”
What's the best response?
A. Hi, I’m Alex. I’m here to connect with people and see what’s going on.
B. Good evening, I’m Alex. I work as a project manager at GreenTech Solutions, specializing in renewable energy initiatives. I’m excited to meet others in the field and share ideas.
C. Hey there! I’m Alex. I’m just checking things out and seeing if there’s anything cool happening here.
Quiz
What should you say? Choose the best option:
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