Question

Which rules for handling introductions are being broken in the following scenario? Select all that apply.

Alex: Hey, Blake, this is my dad.

Dad: Nice to meet you, Blake.

Blake: "Yeah, what's up?"

Rule 1: Make them—an awkward introduction is better than no introduction.
Rule 2: Acknowledge status—introduce people of lesser status to those of greater status.
Rule 3: Include relevant information—work titles, roles, and areas of common interest.
Rule 4: Include titles—don't assume you're on a first name basis. Wait to be told and use Mr., Ms., Dr., etc., in the meantime.
Rule 5: Own up to memory loss; if you don't remember a person's name, don't fake it.
Rule 6: Remember that nonverbal communication is as important as verbal.
Rule 7: Respond in kind when introduced.
Rule 8: When introducing yourself, apply all rules above, but refrain from using personal titles.

Answer 1

The answers are 3, 4 and 7. When Alex introduces Blake to his father he simply uses an informal language, which is common between friends, and he forgets to include relevant information about Blake. Another thing Alex doesn't do is to include title and his father's name. As for his friend Blake, he should have responded in the same manner, politely: "Nice to meet you too, Mr_____.