3. Introducing People to One Another Read the two dialogues below. Pay attention to the expressions used in situations where a person introduces people to one another. The first dialogue occurs in a formal situation while the second occurs in an informal one. Dialogue (formal) Dr Preeta Rao and Mr Salil Mohammad meet for the first time at the workplace of a common friend, Mrs Padma Padamsee.) Mrs Padamsee : Dr Rao, I'd like to introduce you to Mr Salil Mohammad. Mr Mohammad is our company secretary. Mr Mohammad, please meet Di Preeta Rao. Dr Rao is an educational advisor with the UNICEF. Dr Rao (shaking hands): How d'you do, Mr Mohammad? I'm happy to meet you. Mr Mohammad: Thank you, Dr Rao. This is indeed a pleasure. Mrs Padamsee has spoken to me about the fine work that you are doing among children in government schools. Dialogue (informal) (Kriika introduces her sister Alka to her classmate John.) Kika John, this is my sister, Alka. She's an editor wie ...
Rohit Kumar from Alpha Electronics, Kanpur, enters the Delhi office of his company's chartered accountant with whom he has an appointment. He introduces himself to the person's secretary, explaining who he is, where he is from and why he is there. Rohit Kumar: Good morning, Madam. Secretary: Good morning. How can I help you? Rohit Kumar: My name is Rohit Kumar. I am from Alpha Electronics, Kanpur. I have an appointment with the Chartered Accountant today. Secretary: Welcome, Mr. Kumar. May I know the name of the Chartered Accountant you are here to meet? Rohit Kumar: Yes, I have an appointment with Mr. Sharma at 11:00 a.m. I have come to the Delhi office to discuss some important financial matters related to our company. Secretary: Certainly, Mr. Kumar. Mr. Sharma is expecting you. Please have a seat for a few minutes. I will inform him that you have arrived. Rohit Kumar: Thank you, Madam. I appreciate your help. Secretary: You are welcome, Mr. Kumar. I will ca...