Alpo Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 the correct way. Let's say I wish to introduce two people who have never met. A guy and a girl. Does the introduction need to go in both directions, or does one suffice? Miss Allie Mo, allow me to introduce Mr. Hardpan Curmudgeon. That's one direction. Do I then need to say, "Mr. Curmudgeon - Miss Mo", or is the introduction official just introducing him to her? Do you introduce the guy to the girl, or the girl to the guy, or does it matter? The dim dark recesses of my brain say that my example was correct - you introduce the guy to the girl. But (and I know this will come as a great shock to all of you) I have been wrong - once or twice. The same dark recess says that once I have introduced him to her I should introduce her to him, although using a truncated version, as in my example, is permissible. Seems sort of redundant, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I introduce both to each other. I usually introduce the Lady to the man first and then the man to the lady, if in a formal setting. A lot depends on where I am. At work I am less formal and will introduce the person I am least familiar with to the more familiar, regardless of gender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I think you introduce them to each other. Yes, it is redundant by (I think) proper. However, when introducing a full auto AR15 with a grenade launcher to a group of people, you only have to introduce the AR once, "Say hello to my little friend". They seem to get the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 From https://www.rightattitudes.com/2007/11/03/etiquette-protocol-introducing-people/ Way more info on the site Quote The Art of Making Introductions: Four Steps The basic protocol of introductions calls for introducing the ‘lesser-ranking’ (socially, professionally, by age or seniority) to the ‘higher-ranking’ person. Here are four steps: First, state the name of the person being introduced to. This is the ‘higher-ranking’ person. Second, say “I would like to introduce” or, “please meet” or, “this is,” etc. Third, state the name of the person being introduced. This is the ‘lower-ranking’ person. Finally, offer some details about each, as appropriate. As I wrote in a previous article, add a snippet of information about a topic of common interest between the two parties. Do not elaborate. This will help them connect and pursue a conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiling Wolf Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Hey Alpo, have you ever thought of an ant farm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 I don't need to farm ants. I have free range ants all over my yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, Alpo said: I don't need to farm ants. I have free range ants all over my yard. There’s a market for free range chocolate ants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted January 3, 2020 Author Share Posted January 3, 2020 You reckon chocolate-covered fire ants would be spicy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I second the Ant Farm Idea.... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, Alpo said: You reckon chocolate-covered fire ants would be spicy? Spicy and plain would be two products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cypress Sun Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 31 minutes ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Spicy and plain would be two products Can't speak for Alpo but there are no plain fire ants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 9 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: I introduce both to each other. I usually introduce the Lady to the man first and then the man to the lady, if in a formal setting. A lot depends on where I am. At work I am less formal and will introduce the person I am least familiar with to the more familiar, regardless of gender. Hey, Mary, this is Pat. You won't like him but do your best to get along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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