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Socializing – first contact 2

Socializing – first contact 2. Společenský styk – první kontakt 2. What do we do after saying hello? We introduce ourselves. Meeting a person the first time. Definition. formally telling another person/people who you are to introduce oneself

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Socializing – first contact 2

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  1. Socializing –first contact 2 Společenský styk – první kontakt 2

  2. What do we do after saying hello? We introduce ourselves. Meeting a person the first time

  3. Definition formally telling another person/people who you are to introduce oneself formally telling two people who the other person is to be introduced by somebody Introduction - Představení

  4. Introduction may take place in a group

  5. two by two or

  6. in front of a group or even

  7. speech lecture presentation conference contribution proslov přednáška prezentace příspěvek na konferenci Introduction in front of a group which does not know you • For example in the beginningof a

  8. What do we do before telling our names? • General rules: • Stand up • Make eye contact • Smile • Greet the other person

  9. Tell your name Next step: • Golden rule: • “Slow down and • say your name clearly. • Your best bet is to say it twice.”

  10. If you tell your name two times people will have a greater chance of remembering it. • “My name is Bond, James Bond.”

  11. Other examples of telling one´s name • “Hi Jane, I’m Filip, Filip Gundlach.” • Informal way of addressing • “Good morning Mrs Smith. My name is Gundlach, Filip Gundlach.” • Formal way of addressing

  12. Additional information about yourself What kind of information should I mention? • Golden rule: „Consider your audience“ • Who are you talking to? • What will they find interesting? • What can you share that might build common ground?

  13. Additional information in business • In business, it is generally recommended to mention: • your titleand position, • company, or • appropriate context. • for example • „I´m a Master of Art working as an English teacher • at PB-VOŠ, a business academy and vocational school in Prague and • I´m here to find a partner school for our Erasmus project.“

  14. Additional information • Does it necesserily have to be school or business related? • No. It can be anything that you are both interested in. • Does it have to be of great importance? • No. It can be anything that makes a connection, even such a banal topic as the weather. • Can I really speak about anything? • Yes. Just be sure to start with "safe" obvious links.

  15. Negative example • „I´m the • CEO of • KB and I´m here to speak about • LTRO of the • ECB.“ • „I´m the • Chief executive officer of the Czech bank • Komerční banka and I´m here to speak about • long-term refinancing operations of the • European Central Bank.“

  16. What was the mistake? • Abbreviations • Golden rule: • Avoid using insider slang and abbreviations. "Better safe than sorry!" 

  17. Introducing someone else • In this situation as well add some information about the people you are introducing.

  18. Which links are not "safe" ?

  19. What was the mistake? • Offensive behaviour • Golden rule • Avoid • negative remarks and criticism, • indecent or impolite jokes! "Better safe than sorry!" 

  20. „Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food.“ - William Hazlitt

  21. Controversial topics • Unless you have good reason to do otherwise do not speak or joke about:

  22. Controversial topics • Politics

  23. Controversial topics • Religion

  24. Controversial topics • Salary

  25. Controversial topics • Gender issues and sex

  26. Controversial topics • Races and ethnical groups

  27. Controversial topics • Minorities in general

  28. Controversial topics • Health problems and personal problems in general

  29. Types of Introduction • Where do we meet new people? • Do we introduce ourselves everytime in the same way? • What are the differences in introduction?

  30. Setting One-sided communication e.g. speech, lecture, presentation Mutual communication e.g. meeting or party Formality formal – informal e.g. business - friends Rank Superior – inferior e.g. boss – employee, younger person – older person Equal e.g. colleague - colleague Determing factors of introduction Určující okolnosti u představení • okolnosti / situace • jednostranná komunikace • vzájemná komunikace • úroveň formálnosti • formální - neformální • společenské postavení • výše postavený – níže postavený • rovnocenný partner

  31. Types of Introduction • So called elevator speech e.g. in a circle

  32. Golden rule • Pick not more than three things so you are memorable. • Choose topics you think others in the group might be able to relate to. • A very short introduction might be a one-liner like: • “Hi, everyone.  • I’m Jana, Jana Nováková.  • I’m a student who enjoys • dancing and • photography.”

  33. Task • Write a short introduction for yourself!

  34. Introduction in front of a group • Example for a longer answer : • “Hi everyone. • I’m Jana, Jana Nováková.  • I’m a student at PB-Vocational school, subject Financial Consultancy / IT. I’m excited because I will start a part time job in a bank / IT-company shortly. • I enjoy dancing, although I’m not that good at it. I really love Latin music and salsa dancing is my favorite.  • I also enjoy photography. In fact, I am thinking of buying myself a digital SLR for my upcoming birthday.”

  35. Task • Write a longer introduction for yourself!

  36. Introducing yourself in mutual communication e.g. a meeting or a party • Less formal: • Hello, Lynne Hand. I'm the owner of this web site. • Informal: • Lynne Hand. • Most formal: • How do you do? My name is Mrs Hand.

  37. Introducing someone else

  38. Introducing others • Most formal: • Mrs Hand, may I introduce my boss, Mr Smith. • Less formal: • Lynne, I'd like you to meet John Smith, our salesman. John, this is Lynne Hand. • Informal: • Lynne, meet John, my husband. John, this is my teacher Lynne.

  39. Responding to an introduction • Most formal: • Pleased to meet you Mrs Hand. • Less formal: • Pleased to meet you Lynne. • Informal: • Hi, Lynne. How are you?

  40. On Leaving • Most formal: • Goodbye. It's a pleasure to have met you. • Less formal: • Goodbye. Nice to have met you. • Informal: • Bye. It was nice to meet you.

  41. Note: • On first meeting say, • "It's nice to meet you", • and when departing • "It was nice to meet you". • For future meetings say, • "It's nice to see you again", • and when departing, • "It was nice to see you again."

  42. Looking after visitors and making small talk

  43. Conversation topics • The flight

  44. The flight • Ask what the flight / trip was like. • What was your trip like? • Ask if he / she had a good seat ? • Did you have a good seat? • Ask if he / she had good weather? • Did you have good weather?

  45. The flight • Ask what the flight / trip was like. • What was your trip like? • Ask if he / she had a good seat ? • Did you have a good seat? • Ask if he / she had good weather? • Did you have good weather?

  46. Conversation topics • First visit to the Czech Republic?

  47. The host country • Ask whether he /she have been already in the Czech Republic. • Have you ever been to the Czech Republic before? • Ask if he / she would like to see something specific. • Would you like to see anything specific?

  48. Motto: Thank you for your attention!

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