Creative Ways to Introduce Yourself

Throughout our lifetime, we introduce ourselves to hundreds of new people everywhere we go.

“I’m shy, please come say hi.”
Grab a name tag and write, “I’m shy, please come say hi” in the blank space. It’s the truth, right?

A name is worth a thousand conversations
Do you have a name that’s unique, or a name that can be spelled 10 different ways? It’s okay to spell it out, tell of its origin or give a short but sweet lesson in pronunciation.

Highlight something that makes you unique
“I grew up in New York, but I’m originally from Russia.” That’s quite an icebreaker! It gives you both something to talk about, something they’re at least mildly intrigued by.

Start with a pop culture reference
Relate your name back to a character or figure everyone knows. “Hey, my name’s Ross. You know, like the guy from FRIENDS.”

Confess your nickname
If you want to be called something other than your name, follow up with that. They just might respond with, “Oh, I have a cousin who goes by that.”

Let the way you dress reflect who you are
Dressing style reflects individuality. For example, I know a Chinese girl who deliberately dresses in green to match with her Chinese name “happy to be natural.” Everyone can thus instantly remember her. Hence, the way you dress can actually become a topic of conversation and help others remember you.