INTRODUCTIONS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20006, 25 January 1927, Page 14

INTRODUCTIONS.

Many people hate making introductions because they are npver quite sure of themselves and always make a muddle of things. But it is really perfectly simple, especially in those informal days Just say something like this: “Oh, I don’t think you two have met before,” and then mention their names, taking care to pronounce them distinctly. That is all there is to it, except that when you are introducing a man to a girl you must show that you are asking the girl’s permission to make the introduction by mentioning the man’s name first, or by saying, “May I introduce Mr Brown, Miss Smith?” The same rule applies when you arc introducing a young girl to an older woman, or an unmarried woman to a married one, you always mention the less important person’s name first. In the ordinary way there is no need for a girl to rise when introduced to anyone, although she should do so if the other person is much older or in a much better position. People don't usually shake hands when introduced, a smile and a bow are quite enough. Don’t be awkward about it, though, and if the other person makes a move to put out his hand don’t embarrass him by not taking it.