Meeting someone new in English (advanced)
Advanced English for meeting someone new. Key line: “Mind if I *introduce* *myself*? I don't think we've properly met—I'm *Lin*.”
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Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Used to introduce yourself politely
Natural, polite opener when meeting someone new
make things less awkward
Use it to make first conversation easier
Ask about their reason for being here
More relaxed than asking “Why are you here?”
that makes sense
In speech: “That figures.”
Quick answers
Intro: what to say in English
Say “Mind if I introduce myself?” — used to introduce yourself politely. Natural, polite opener when meeting someone new.
Opener: what to say in English
Say “break the ice” — make things less awkward. Use it to make first conversation easier.
Reason: what to say in English
Say “What brings you here?” — ask about their reason for being here. More relaxed than asking “Why are you here?”.
Logical: what to say in English
Say “That tracks.” — that makes sense. In speech: “That figures.”.