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Career Skills. Initroducing others.
When we introduce people, it is helpful to say a little about what job the person does or where they work. Look at these ways of introducing people and giving information.
Introduce people Give information about people
a. This is Maria White. c. He / She's a design manager.
Respond d. He / She works at head office.
b. Pleased / Nice to meet you. e. He / She's with IBM.
f. He / She's in charge of accounts.
In formal situations, we use personal titles with people's surnames.
1. Which of these names does not include a title? Which two titles are not possible in English?
1. Dr Jones 2. Tony Jones 3. Miss Smith 4. Mr Dr Jones
5. Mr Jones 6 Mrs Smith 7. Ms Smith 8. Jones Mr
2. Match the definitions with the five correct titles above.
a. a woman who is not married.
b. a woman who is married
c. a woman who is married or unmarried
d. a man who is married or unmarried
e. a man or a woman who has a PhD or medical degree.
Speaking. Work in groups. Take turns to be the group leader and introduce two new members of the team to each other. Include information about what each person does.
Name: Dr Sam Valdos
Job title: product manager
In charge of: product development
Name: Chris Howard
Company: Fiesta Design
Job title: consultant
In charge of: design on the project
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