How to Introduce Yourself

• Focus on the positive. An introductory conversation is no time to say negative things about yourself or someone else.
• Don't speak when your mouth is filled with food.
• Keep your focus on the person you are meeting - give them the respect you would like to receive.
• If your hands tend to get sweaty, wipe them on a napkin before beginning the introduction.
• Avoid eating anything that might stick to your teeth.
• Don't look away or act distracted - it will make you look bored or uninterested.
• Try to lighten the mood start out with a joke or a complement.

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