Q&A for How to Introduce Yourself

Say your name. Say one thing you like to do. Smile. Look confident. Don't go on about yourself. If you're a kid, just say your name, what you like, and that you're excited to attend the class. If you're a grown up attending the class, do the same. If you're teaching, say your name, what you like, and your expectations.

Just be yourself. Don't think about what other people think about you. Simply say something like, "Hi, I'm [your name]." People will not think you're weird. Face your fears and you will probably make lots of friends.

Don't worry too much about starting the perfect conversation. Sometimes just introducing yourself and asking someone about their day or week can be a great conversation starter that can help bring up some common ground. Also, it can be really helpful to plan an event, like doing something later in the day or week, which can help give purpose to the conversation.

You could start by saying your name and, if you're comfortable, a nickname after that. Then, you can tell them a few things you like/dislike. To end it off (a short introduction is what you're looking for), you could maybe crack a joke or make a pun.

Look at the walls of the room which will make them feel as you are making eye contact even though you're not. You could also turn it into a timing game of 5 seconds eye contact, then look away. Then come back after a short pause and do 5 second eye contact, then look away again. In time, it'll come to feel more natural. If the worst happens, just let people know you have a hard time making eye contact and you're trying to improve this -- most people will be understanding and may even cut you a lot of slack since they know you're not trying to avoid them or seem bored in their presence.

Simply smile, say your name and ask them for theirs.

The best way to introduce yourself in secondary school is when somebody comes up to you or is near you and says hello. This doesn't mean you have to be quiet until someone approaches you, but don't go around the school randomly picking people to introduce yourself to.

Simply say hello and tell the person your name.

If it's the first time you meet your audience, do the same as you would for a speech. Say your name, and briefly summarize your agenda for the presentation.

Just say your name, your position and what your goals are for the day.

Mention that you are mentally challenged at appropriate times, such as when someone is talking about something related to it, or when they are trying to talk about something and you can't quite comprehend it. Most likely, they will be perfectly fine with you mentioning it, but try not to say that right off the bat. For the business card, it would be very handy and helpful, as you can bring it into the conversation almost at any time.

You could say, "Hello, my name is [your first and last name] and I am going to be singing the national anthem."

There is no need to state your parents' names when introducing yourself.

You could just greet everybody on the call, say who's speaking (with your first and last name, unless you're very familiar with the people on the call), and ask them how they're doing.

Stand up straight, make good eye contact, look around, observe and don't act insecure. Remember that you are just as good as anyone else.

You can start by saying "Hi I'm..." and insert your name. If the people in the forum were already discussing something, you can just slip into the conversation as you would in a group chat with friends. Then, you can discuss mutual interests, things you have in common, etc.

Point to yourself, sign "name" by tapping your index and middle fingers of both hands together, then finger spell your name.

Simply walk up, and say, “Hello. I am [Your Name].” Ask for their names. Also, if you think you are too shy, pretend they are your best friends, or someone else close to you.

You can state your name, where you are from, what you like to do, and any hobbies/interests that you might have.

It depends on the questions you are asked, on the position you're interviewing for, and on you. You have to be honest with your answers, you may have to demonstrate some of your knowledge/skills that relate to the job, you will have to share some things about yourself, and you will have to try to tie most of your answers into how you're a good fit for the position. See How to Prepare for a Job Interview for tips.

You would say your name, and shake the hand of the interviewer.

You can just start with, "good morning/afternoon/evening. I am ____ and today I'm here to talk to you about ___".

Since you have an interview, the interviewers will know your name. When they call you in, just make eye contact, smile, and say, "Hi, I'm (your first name)". Shake hands. Then just let the interviewer steer the conversation. They have questions planned for you.

You can talk about yourself and your skills, and what you can do to improve their business or organization.

Ask about his/her hobbies, and if you have one in common, this can be a good topic of conversation. Travel, movies, lifestyle habits, health, and books are all common topics.

Say something like, "Nice to meet you, my name is [your name]. How are you?"

Always use the title Mayor, along with the Mayor's surname (last name). "Good morning, Mayor DoingEverythingYouCan. What is your position on the new City taxes?"

"Hello, my name is (First, Last)". Then add how you fit into the group. "Mrs. Smith in Accounting where I work invited me to participate in this group meeting."

Always, always in the best light possible. No matter how you feel about yourself or despite low self esteem, present yourself as the person you dream to be or to become, as if you already are that.

Just introduce yourself in a simple, clearcut manner. "Hello, I'm John (surname). I work in the warehouse as a High-Up Inventory Clerk -- which is just a fancy name for a big box stacker!" Some people might laugh or chuckle... just smile and let the meeting go forward.