Name : Rezah Yusniaroh
Class : A2/5
NPM : 1188203075 CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Introduction is needed when you meet new people or are in the new place. It could help you to know the other people and make a conversation. It will also help you to make a good relationship just by introducing yourselves. The problem, how to make a good introduction? How to make the addressee interested to make conversation?

A. Varieties of Introductions
There are two varieties of introductions. They are formal and informal introductions. Both of that varieties are needed in introduction self or other people. It depends on the situation and addressee. When the addressee is older, educated, or have higher status, you should use the formal introduction. Besides, the informal introduction is used when the addressee is your age or younger than you. For example, when you meeting a president of a university, it is advisable to say, “How do you do?” rather than “How ya doing?” Likewise, someone, who is your age or younger would probably say, “It’s nice to meet you” rather than “How do you do?”
Here are the other examples of introducing yourself: Formal Introduction | Informal Introduction | * Let me introduce myself. * I am glad for this opportunity to introduce myself. * I just wanted to introduce myself, * I don't believe we've met before, * I don't think we've actually met formally yet, | * My name is... * I'm... * Hi, I’m… * Hello guys, I’m… |

Here are the examples of introducing someone else: Formal Introduction | Informal Introduction | * I would like to introduce you to ....., the president of Muhammadiyah University. * Mr. Jones, may I introduce my boss, ... * Allow me to introduce my colleague. This is .... | * Hi, Ann. Have you met ....? * I’d like you to meet my friend ... * This is my friend ... * Sara, meet Brian, my niece. Brian this is my friend, Sara. |
From those examples above, it could be conclude that the formal introduction always uses the longer sentence in introducing. Besides, the informal introduction just uses the short sentence.

B. Use of Titles in Introductions
There is a difference in status or age between two individual, formal tittles and last names are used unless the person of lower status is told to use the first name.
Here is the example: * Accountant (age 30). Hello, my name is Thomas George. * Secretary. It’s nice to meet you, Mr. George.
In informal introduction there is a tendency to reduce status differences by using first names. In more formal situations, the title along with the last name is appropriate. A very informal introduction does not use titles or last names.

C. Eye Contact and Handshaking
Eye contact is one of the most important parts when we introduce ourselves to others or talking to other people. Don't stare down or at some aimless point in the corner of the room. Move your gaze around the group to make eye contact with a few people as you speak. Most people become nervous if frequent eye contact turns into staring. If you don't like the thought of looking into that many eyes, look at their eyebrows or noses - they won't be able to tell the difference.
Handshaking is something that people do when they meet people to introduce themselves before they open conversation. A firm handshake, demonstrates your self-confidence. Get the grip just right, though - you don't want break the other person's hand. Try squeezing slightly with your fingers and not your thumb, and release the handshake after two or three seconds.

D. “Small Talk” After Introductions
Immediately after introductions are made, there is usually a period of time in which impersonal or trivial subjects are discussed. It is important because it often helps to maintain conversations and it can lead into interesting discussions. You can also get closer to the addressee just by doing this part.
Here are the common questions that used to initiate small talk: * Do you live in this area? * What is your job? * What you are doing?
But it is impolite if you ask about age or other personal things, such as: * How much money do you make? * What is religion? * You phone number? * Are you married?

E. Cultural Variations in Introduction
Styles of introductions, including initial conversations and nonverbal rituals, vary among individuals and situation. As we known that not all countries use the same style in introduction. It depends on the culture that had by each countries. In India, the Hindu greeting by bowing their head with hands in prayer position in front of her heart and say “Namaste.” It is used as a polite bow of greeting or farewell that means “The divine in me salutes the divine in you.” In Morocco, people greet each other by touching their heart and saying “Salam Aleikum” which means “peace be with you.” In Japan, people greet each other by bowing. A bow ranges from a small nod of the head to a long, 90 degree bend at the waist. Despite the cultural variations, the purpose of all introductions is always the same to provide an opportunity for people to get to know each other.