formal introductions
Proper first encounters
Formal introductions are the conventional rituals of presenting people to one another in professional or ceremonial settings.
They typically involve full names, titles, and relevant credentials: Allow me to make the formal introductions—Dr. Chen, this is Ambassador Williams.
The phrase often implies a structured moment distinct from casual mingling, where relationships are officially established.
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
- pleased to meet youFormal greeting upon introduction
- greetingExpression of welcome
- how do you doFormal spoken greeting
- first impressionsInstant opinions of someone
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- court etiquettecurtsy, genuflection, precedence, deference, royal audience
- old customsarranged marriage, arranged marriages, dowry, betrothal, courtship rituals
- etiquettemanners, politeness, etiquette, table manners, courtesy
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Unintended crossing of paths
random encounter · crossing paths · cold approaches · cold approach
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