Business Introduction Etiquette: Executive Presence Training (2:06)

Warm Up

1. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Describe the last time you made a business introduction of yourself.[/responsivevoice] 
2. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Compare the differences between professional introductions in Japan to other countries.[/responsivevoice]
3. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Please do your best to give a brief business introduction of yourself to the instructor![/responsivevoice]

Listening

1. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]What are the 3 things that Tom forgot to do during his first introduction?[/responsivevoice]
2. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]True or false: “executive presence” means “business etiquette.”[/responsivevoice]

Key Words & Phrases

1. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Assured self-introduction[/responsivevoice]
2. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Convey an impression of executive presence[/responsivevoice]
3. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]A necessary prelude to conversation when people first met[/responsivevoice]
4. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Immediate return on investment[/responsivevoice]
5. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Plays an essential role in advancing your business relationship[/responsivevoice]
6. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Sets the tone of a relationship[/responsivevoice]
7. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Company function[/responsivevoice]
8. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Polished and professional image[/responsivevoice]
9. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Works in harmony[/responsivevoice]
10. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Initiate a handshake[/responsivevoice]
11. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Casual business atmosphere[/responsivevoice]
12. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]First impression[/responsivevoice]
13. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Background information[/responsivevoice]
14. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Leisurely pace[/responsivevoice]
15. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]I’m _____ from the _____ (department), I work with _____[/responsivevoice]
16. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]If you need any tech assistance whatsoever[/responsivevoice]
17. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]I’m the one you’re going to be calling[/responsivevoice]
18. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Executive presence[/responsivevoice]
19. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Perfectly conducted[/responsivevoice]
20. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Looking or acting the part[/responsivevoice]
21. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Leading to continuous upward mobility[/responsivevoice]

Discussion

1. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Watch Tom give his 3 informal introductions again(0:26-0:36). How would you feel if you were Michelle in each situation?[/responsivevoice]
2. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Describe a time where you gave a bad first impression. If you had the chance to change it, what would you do differently?[/responsivevoice]

Tips

[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Casual way of greeting[/responsivevoice]

1. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]How’s it going?[/responsivevoice]
2. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]What’s up?[/responsivevoice]

[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Formal way of greeting[/responsivevoice]

1. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Nice to meet you.[/responsivevoice]
2. [responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]It’s a pleasure to meet you.[/responsivevoice]

[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Remember to say your full name.[/responsivevoice]

[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Ex: Hi, my name is Taro Yamada. Please call me Taro.[/responsivevoice]

Role Play

[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Practice introducing yourself in both formal and casual situations! Below are some examples of situations where you may need to make a good first impression. Switch roles between the teacher and students so that everyone can introduce themselves and ask follow-up questions.[/responsivevoice]

[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Setting 1: A university career fair. Eager students want to hand out their resumes to potential employers, and small businesses want to hire the top students.[/responsivevoice]

[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Setting 2: The Consumer Electronics Show (CES). You are representing a big technology company and you want to sell your product.[/responsivevoice]

[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Setting 3: An engineering firm. You are meeting your client for the first time to discuss a big project.[/responsivevoice]

[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Setting 4: A company lunch. You are a new employee and you want to make a good first impression on your coworkers.[/responsivevoice]

[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Setting 5: A tourism agency. You are a tour guide, and you want to give a fun introduction to get your group excited![/responsivevoice]

[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=””]Remember to offer handshakes when necessary and hand out fake business cards![/responsivevoice]