Starting Conversations
Useful Phrases
Here are some useful phrases used when introducing yourself or being introduced:
Introducing:
May I introduce myself?
Hello, my name is....
Tom, I'd like you to meet...
Responding:
Pleased to meet you.
How do you do.
Nice to meet you.
Starting Conversations
Here are some useful phrases used when starting conversations:
Can you tell me...
Have you heard about...
Excuse me, do you happen to know...
Example:
Can you tell me about how to use social media to get more hits?
Can you tell me about the Ethernet router you used to set up your hub?
Can you tell me what a codec is for?
Phrases for Asking for Information
It is important during meetings and other negotiations to ask for as much information as possible. These phrases are used to request information.
Can you give me an estimate on
I'm a little concerned about
How long, wide, far, etc.
How does that affect
Can you tell me more?
Do you think ...
Example:
I'm a little concerned about designing the icon for that application.
I'm a little bit concerned about doing all of my computing in the cloud.
I'm a little concerned about how much of my code you commented out.
I'm a little concerned about configuring the system.