Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION YOUR SELF

Definition of Introduction

Introduction is an expression of introduction to know one's identity, we need to

introduce ourselves to a clearer communication process with who we talk, about what we
are talking about and other conditions.

Here are some Expression and Responses for formal introduction

1. Formal introduction

A formal introduction is used when you introduce yourself in a formal room for
example. Self in front of class, workroom, meeting room  and Official forums, such as
seminars.

Expession formal introduction:

Good morning. My name is Dina

Please, allow me introduce myself
May I introduce myself, My name is Kasih
Would you mind if I introduction myself. My name is Kasih
Let me introduce myself
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Kasih
Good evening, my name is Beny
May I introduction myself? I’m Beny
Let me introduction myself. My name is Beny
How do you do? My name is Beny

Responses formal introduction:

Good morning, how do you do?

How do you do, nice to meet you?
Oh, hello. Nice to meet you
I am Kasih/ My name’s Kasih
Hi/ Hello Mr. Beny
Hi, I’m Kasih. Glad to meet you
Hello. My name is Kasih. Pleased to meet you
Good evening. I’m Kasih. How do you do?
How do you do? My name is Kasih. Nice to meet you.
Example:

Let me introduction myself. My name is Arini Setiawati and people call me Rini. I am
ten years old and I was born in Surakarta, August 10th, 2006. I live with my parents and
grandparents in Mojosongo, Surakarta. I like to write stories when I have free time. That’s
why I love language subjects such as Bahasa Indonesia and English. If you have the same
hobby with me, I think we can be good friends. That’s all from me. Thank you for your
attention.

2. Informal introduction

Informal introduction is used when you introduce yourself to someone at about the same age
with you. Informal introduction used in a non formal situation. Usually used on unofficial events
or forums, such as introductions when in public meet new friends.

Here are some Expression and Responses for informal introduction

Expression Informal introduction

Hello, I am Kasih Nice to meet you 

Hi, I am Kasih Nice to meet you
Excuse me. I am Kasih. what about you?
Hi, what’s your name ?
What’s up?
Nice to meet you
See you later

Responses

Hi, I am Beny. Nice to meet you 

Hello, I am Beny  Nice to meet you
 I am Beny
 Hello. I am Beny / My name’s

Example 1:
A: Hi, Joe! How are you?
B: I’m good, thanks. You?
A: I’m great. Listen, I want to introduce you to someone. Joe, this is Lisa, my high school friend.
L: Hi, you must be Joe. Adam told me a lot about you.
B: All good things I hope. Nice to meet you, Lisa.
L: Nice to meet you too. I heard that you just got back in town?
B: Yeah, I did. After a few hard years pursuing my degree. It feels pretty weird being here
actually.
L: Really? How so?
B: Just a lot of people that seems to know and be friendly towards me even if I don’t really know
them. See, now someone I don’t know is inviting me over there. Do you mind?
L: Not at all. Go ahead. I’ll see you around.
B: Okay. See you later, Lisa.

Example 2:

Hello, Friends! I want to introduce myself. My name is Arini Setiawati and people
call me Rini. I am ten years old and I was born in Surakarta, August 10th, 2006. I live with
my parents and grandparents in Mojosongo, Surakarta. I like to write stories when I have
free time. That’s why I love language subjects such as Bahasa Indonesia and English. If
you have the same hobby with me, I think we can be good friends. That’s all from me.
Thank you for your attention.