INTR

ODUCING

YOURSELF

WHEN, W

HY,

HOW…

CHAMPS: DISCUSSION

C Conversation

Yes. Stay on topic , it’s okay to respond without raising hand.

HHelp

Ask teacher

AActivity

Discussion

MMovement

None

PParticipation

Head up, contributing ideas.

WHY DO YOU NEED TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF?

• Tell someone your name

• Let someone know what you do

• Meet new people

• Make a first impression

• Let people know your intentions

WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN IF A PERSON DOES NOT INTRODUCE THEMSELVES IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER?

• Not get a job

• Miss an opportunity

• Make a bad/wrong first impression

• Get in a fight

• Be judged or quickly stereotyped

• Not get the information you need

WHEN AND WHERE MIGHT YOU NEED TO INTRODUCE

YOURSELF?

• Picking up a job application

• Meeting your girl/boyfriend’s family and/or friends

• Probation officer

• Judge- Court

• Teacher – First day of school

• Principal

• On the street

• At a party

• First day on the job, coworkers.

• Just about EVERYWHERE

HOW TO PROPERLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF• What do you think is the appropriate way to introduce yourself?

• Is there a difference between introducing yourself to a peer versus an adult?

• Let’s watch a quick video on how to properly introduce yourself:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug_mM46577w

LET’S REVIEW THE STEPS:

1. Choose the right time & place.

2. Be confident and secure

3. Make eye contact, SMILE , approach

4. Greet person & tell them your name. “Hi, my is ____________________”

5. If appropriate, give firm handshake

6. Ask for the other person’s name

7. Repeat their name, “It’s nice to meet you Mrs. _________”

8. Tell something about yourself or ask a question - something to help start a conversation.

9. After you’ve met someone, it is important to say, “It was nice to meet you, _______.”

BEFORE WE PRACTICE INTRODUCING OURSELVES,

LET’S UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF SHAKING HANDS

Where did handshaking originate from?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYCCec0FHZc&feature=related

What were some of the reasons shown in the video that people shake hands?

• make peace

• help someone

• congratulate someone

• seal a deal

• say hello

• say goodbye

• offer condolences

Remember, everything about you introduce yourself matters!

It’s true, you never get a second chance to make a

first impression.

INTERVIEW PEER

• I will partner you with someone

• When I tell you, you may turn to interview your partner.

• Properly introduce yourself with a SMILE

• Shake hands (if you are comfortable)

• Decide who will be answering/asking questions first

• Be sure to spell your peer’s name correctly.

• Be prepared to introduce your partner to the class

** Teacher- pass out Peer Interview form (if time)- this may take 2 days

CHAMPS: PEER INTERVIEW

C Conversation

• Yes, quietly • Only with partner • Only regarding interview

questions

H Help

• Raise hand, wait for teacher • If I’m not available, move on

to the next question and I will be there as soon as possible.

A Activity

• Complete interview

M Movement

• Stay in your seat, ask if you need to get up

PParticipation

• Follow instructions• Respectfully interview peer• Show interest• Give appropriate responses

INTRODUCE PEER TO CLASS

Sentence Frame

My name is ____________________.

I interviewed ______________________.

Two things I would like to share about

________________ are

____________________ and _____________________.

CHAMPS: INTRODUCING PEER

C Conversation

• Only person who is introducing their partner

H Help

• Raise hand, wait for teacher • You should be listening,

A Activity

• Introducing peer or actively listening

M Movement

• None

PParticipation

• Follow instructions• Respectfully listen• Show interest• Give appropriate responses