A Formula for Introducing Yourself Perfectly Every Time

Published 2023-11-28
Do you know how to introduce yourself so people want to get to know you? Learn the essential formula for introducing yourself with confidence and charisma. Perfect for beginners and pros alike, we've got some awesome tips to help you make those introductions unforgettable.

Read more about how to introduce yourself: www.scienceofpeople.com/introduce-yourself/

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:20 - Nonverbal Introductions
1:01 - Handshakes and Greetings
1:33 - Visible Hand for Greeting
1:50 - Angling Towards the Person
2:27 - Avoid Rushing Through Your Name
3:18 - Using Positive Words
3:51 - Stating Your Title
4:07 - Adding a Fun Fact
4:49 - Importance of Introducing Yourself
4:56 - Conversation Mastery Course


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Hi, I’m Vanessa! You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you. My name is Vanessa Van Edwards, and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/), Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication (www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/), and creator of People School(www.scienceofpeople.com/people-school/). My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted, or forgotten again. Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: www.scienceofpeople.com/training/be-the-most-likab…

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All Comments (21)
  • @HandbrakeBiscuit
    OK - many thanks, Vanessa! Here's what I learned: non-verbal (Blade) Greeting: "Hello!" Name: "My name is Inigo Montoya" Reason for being here: "You killed my father..." Fun fact: "PREPARE TO DIE!!!"
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  • @pwk22
    I can really relate to the awkward 'handshake or hug'. A friend I've known for forty years were departing one another. I reached to shake. He reached to hug. It was so awkward. That was four years ago, and it still is top of mind. I'm fully aware that this qualifies as a first-world problem.
  • @BeachCat
    A very straightforward and informative video. Thank you, Vanessa.
  • Great video Vanessa. Thank you for keeping it short and sweet and getting straight to the meat of the topic.
  • @cfair4464
    "Blade" can be very rude for many cultures, including in the USA when the person you are meeting does not want to shake your hand. By pushing your hand out signaling "shake my hand" you have now put the other person in an awkward spot. If they don't want to or culturally it is against their religious belief to shake your hand, they now appear "rude" to the person who doesn't receive a handshake in return.
  • @user-kp8dn7fb1z
    Hey Vanessa😄, your video in which you talked about putting ourselves in uncomfortable situations helped me reduce my phone's screen time.
  • @user-ss1jd2zk6l
    Hey Vanessa! I loved it! Thank you so much. Stay Blessed 😄
  • @anonimushbosh
    Appearing to have low confidence isn't really that bad because people will make allowances but saying your name very quickly risks making you look like you're just going through the motions and that's pretty much guaranteed to put everyone's back up straight away. Always saying your name clearly is one of the most underrated skills you can ever learn.
  • @Mr_Fairdale
    Handshake? Hug? Better option is the airborn chest bump. Most people won't reciprocate and you'll end up just awkwardly jumping into them and possibly knocking them over but it's the best filtering system out there. I mean, do you really want those people who delcine a chest bump in your life anyway?
  • @JoeyStar2001
    This video is very helpful Vanessa! I'm good at using positive words! Whenever I introduce myself to others, I usually use my first name. A fun fact about me is that I like dogs! When I was at TJMAXX a month ago, I had an amazing conversation with a woman and we were in line to checkout our items and the conversation went really well! The line was long, but at least we had time to talk to each other!
  • @NathanHarrison7
    The world is a better place, thanks to her sharing her decades of real life The world is a better place, thanks to her sharing her decades of real life experience with the masses. Subscribed.
  • @erinnstreeter
    In case it helps anyone: i had a voice coach tell me to never use "my name is" and use "I'm / I am" instead. This spares words in your introduction, which helps you to be more briefly informative, is more direct and friendly at the same time, and presents your name in a confident way.
  • @eugenetswong
    Hi, Vanessa! I'm Eugene. Thank you for the time that you put into creating this video, which is abundant in information. This seems so useful. I was listening for advice on how to ace an interview. Honestly, I wonder how much easier it would be to get an offer now. Warm confident people seem to deserve the job, and I think that employers will probably try to ask questions that confirm that they aren't being biased in favour of applicants with your warmth and confidence...as opposed to trying find even 1 thing that justifies hiring me. I feel so confident just knowing the info that you share. [edit: I decided to subscribe]
  • @thesmithsmaf
    I always drop in a funny...gets the juices flowing
  • @nodozhit
    Thanks. That was very insightful and delightful. I might have to borrow that I'm a recovering... awkward person punchline.
  • @TonyRush
    Very simple and informative. Love it. Thank you Vanessa!
  • @richiestarks6163
    This is great, i felt I was always a pleasant in meet and greet settings. After Covid pandemic. i was isolated and feel I lost my touch and stopped being more personable. I need to get back to the swing of things; especially in sales.