Social Introductions and Greetings

A collection of English phrases and expressions for introducing people, responding to introductions, and managing initial social interactions.

Sadiaa, have you met Oliver?

A phrase used to introduce someone to another person.

Have you two been introduced?

A question asked to determine if two people have already met.

Charmed

A formal expression used when you have just been introduced to someone.

I am pleased to make your acquaintance.

A formal phrase used when meeting someone for the first time after an introduction.

It's a pleasure to have finally met you.

A formal expression used to indicate satisfaction in meeting someone after some time.

Oliver is the guy I was telling you about.

An informal way to introduce someone by referencing prior mentions of them.

You two have a lot in common.

A phrase used when introducing two people who share similar interests or characteristics.

I've been wanting to meet you for some time.

A formal greeting used after an introduction to express long-term interest in meeting the person.

Sadiaa has told me so much about you.

A phrase used after an introduction reflecting that the speaker has heard many things about the person from a mutual contact.

I've heard so much about you I feel I know you already.

An expression used to show that prior information has made the person feel familiar even upon first meeting.

So we finally meet face to face.

A phrase used when meeting someone in person for the first time after knowing them otherwise.

We've exchanged e-mails; it's nice to meet in person.

A specific greeting for meeting a contact in person after previous digital correspondence.

I didn't catch your name.

An expression used when a speaker fails to hear or remember the name of the person they were introduced to.

I'm terrible at names.

An explanation or excuse used when someone cannot remember or did not catch a person's name during an introduction.