XV. Read and translate the text:

The language of introduction depends on the situation. In official situations you should use the following expressions: “Let me introduce Mr Brown to you” or “May I introduce Mr Brown?” The usual response to the introduction is “How do you do?” which is in fact a sort of greeting. And in reply the other person says: “How do you do?”

However when introducing friends or people of the same age you just say: “This is Kate” or “Meet Kate.”

If you have some knowledge of the person you are being introduced to, you may add: "Hello, Kate. I’ve heard a lot about you". If you have already met Kate at some time, you may say: "How are you, Kate?" In reply Kate may say: "Fine, thanks. And how are you?"

Although the rules of introduction have become less rigid in recent years, certain forms must be followed: a younger person is introduced to an older one, a man is introduced to a woman, unless he is much older and more senior.

XVI. Find the English equivalents to the following word-combinations in the text:

• представлення/ представляти;

• залежати від;

• наступний;

• вираз;

• відповідь;

• привітання;

• у відповідь;

• однак;

• хоча;

• правила;

• жорсткий, суворий;

• останні роки;

• певний;

• старший за становищем.

XVII. What can you say in the following situations?

1. You greet your friend Nick. It’s 8 o’clock in the morning. Nick answers your greeting.

2. You meet a lecturer, Doctor White. It’s three o’clock in the afternoon. Doctor White answers your greeting.

3. You greet a businessman Mr Brown, whom you have never met before. It’s six o’clock in the afternoon. Mr Brown answers your greeting.

4. A man, Mr Brown, introduces himself to you. You answer the introduction.

5. Introduce your boy-friend to your parents.

6. Introduce your friends to each other.

XVIII. Practice introducing yourself

• at a reception desk in a company

• to another person at the conference

• to an overseas visitor you are meeting at the airport.

• to a girl you have never met before.

These phrases will help you:

Good morning. My name is … I have an appointment to see…

I don’t think we’ve met. I’m…

Excuse me. Are you Mrs Black? I’m…

XIX. Which of these topics do people often talk about when they meet for the first time? Think of a few questions for each topic.

• the visitor’s journey

• the weather

• the town/place they are in

• the town/country they are from

• their salaries

• politics

• religion

• work/jobs in general

• their interests

• news

XX. Speak about the rules of introduction and addressing people.