A self introduction speech is often called for at a first meeting of
a group. It could be a work based seminar, a hobby group, your new class at the start of the term ...The possibilities are endless.
A group of shop dummies - one male with several women
The one thing these settings generally share is the need to make a bunch of strangers feel at ease - to quickly establish a sense of unity or belonging.
One of commonest ways of breaking the ice is to have each member of the group give a brief self introduction speech.
Usually the leader will start and around the group you go, one by one.
What do you say?
What will interest people?
What fits with the occasion?
What will the people listening expect to hear?
And more importantly, if you're anxious, what will stop the fear of making
a fool of yourself?
First impressions count - so let's look at the elements that go together to make ...