Proper etiquette is important in business greetings. Make sure to use polite language such as "please" and "thank you.". Appropriate titles and gestures should also be used. Shaking hands is common in most English-speaking countries. It is also important to smile.
Here are a number of useful phrases for greetings.
Greeting Phrases:
Introduce yourself with your name and title:
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May I introduce myself. I’m Roger Cook. I'm in charge of client accounts. Here's my card. Hello Mr Williams. I'm Jane Seagrove, client relationship manager. Let me give you my card. |
Shake hands, greet and express happiness to meet the other person.
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How do you do? I'm pleased to meet you. Pleased to meet you too. |
Other Useful Phrases:
If you are late for a meeting or appointment:
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Sorry to keep you waiting. I'm sorry for being late. Did you get my message to say I'd be a few minutes late? |
Introducing Colleagues:
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This is Jeremy Benting, my associate. I'd like to introduce Janice Long, my personal assistant. I'd like you to meet Paul Wheeler, our training coordinator. May I introduce Jason Isaacs, Head of Sales. |