How to introduce yourself

(1) Social style

Social style is suitable for certain public occasions and general social occasions, such as traveling, in banquet halls, and on dance floors. , when talking on the phone. Its objects are mainly those with whom we have general contact. For the introducer, the other party is a casual acquaintance or has been familiar with it for a long time. The self-introduction is just to confirm the identity, so the self-introduction content should be short and precise.

The social self-introduction is the most concise and often only includes the name. For example:

"Hello! My name is Zhang Lu".

"I am Yongwenyan".

(2) Work-style self-introduction

Work-style self-introduction is mainly applicable to work. It takes work as the center of self-introduction, communicates because of work, and makes friends because of work. Sometimes, it is also called a business-style self-introduction.

The content of a work-style self-introduction should include your name, the unit and department you work for, the position you hold or the specific work you do. They call it the three elements of work-style self-introduction content, and usually one of them is indispensable. Among them, the name in the first item should be stated in one sentence. There should not be a surname but no surname, or a given name but no surname. It may be best to report all the units and departments you work for in the second item. Sometimes, specific work departments may not be reported temporarily. Item 3: Positions held or specific work performed. If there is a position, it is best to report the position. If the position is lower or there is no position, you can report the specific work you are currently engaged in. For example:

"Hello! My name is Zhang Yixi, and I am the Director of the Communications Department of the Foreign Affairs Office of Dalian Municipal Government."

"My name is Fu Dongmei, and I now teach diplomacy in the International Politics Department of Renmin University."

(3) Communicative style

Communicative self-introduction is mainly suitable for social activities. It is a deliberate pursuit of further exchanges and communication with the person you are interacting with, hoping that the other person will get to know you. A self-introduction of yourself, understanding yourself, and connecting with yourself. Sometimes, it is also called social self-introduction or communicative self-introduction.

The content of the communicative self-introduction should generally include the introducer’s name, job, place of origin, education, interests, and relationship with certain acquaintances of the person you are communicating with, etc. They do not have to be all-inclusive but should be considered on a case-by-case basis. For example:

"My name is Xing Dongsong. I now work at Beijing Jeep Co., Ltd. and I would like to introduce myself to "Five Forms of Self-Introduction". I am a 90-year-old graduate of the Department of Automotive Engineering of Tsinghua University. I think we are alumni. Right?"

"My name is Sha Jing, and I am now the financial director of Tianma Company. Your husband and I are high school classmates."

"My name is Zhen Liming, from Tianjin. I just heard you singing Jiang Dawei's song. He is from Tianjin. I really like the songs he sings. Do you like it too?"