介绍和开场白_情景口语

introductios and opening conversations
介绍和开场白

people in the united states don't always shake hands when they are introduced to one another. however, in a formal or business situation people almost always shake hands.

1.a: mary, this is joe's brother david.
b; i'm very glad to meet you.
c: it's a pleasure to meet you.
b: how do you like texas so far?
c: it's really different from what i expected.
b: don't worry. you'll get used to it in no time.

2.a: mrs. smith, i'd like to introduce a friend of mine, pierre dubois.
b: how do you do?
c: hello.
b: what's your impression of the united states?
c: well, i can't get over how different the weather is here.
b: oh, you'll get used to it soon!

3.a: wendy, i'd like you to meet my brother sam.
b: hi.
c: nice to meet you.
b: what do you think of dallas?
c: well, i'm still feeling a little homesick and so many things seem strange to me.
b: you're bound to feel that way at first, i guess.

4.a: mrs.hughs, this is peter brown.
b: pleased to meet you.
c: how do you do?
b: i hope you're enjoying your stay here.
c: if it weren't for the climate, i'd like it here very much.
b: it always takes time to get used to a new place.