Daily Idea #254: Introductions

It may not seem like it, but there will come a time in the future when our children will need to know how to introduce themselves to others— strangers— people they have never met before (and maybe even reintroduce themselves to people they do know). So, for today’s daily idea, we are going over the skills of a good introduction along with a proper handshake (as well as arm bump in case we don’t ever shake hands with another person again).

Important things to keep in mind:

Look the other person in the eye when saying your name, “Hi, my name is _________”

Listen to what the other person says and repeat their name back to them in a sentence, “It’s nice to meet you, ____________”

Ask the person a question that you genuinely want to know the answer to

When shaking someone’s hand, have a firm grip but not too hard— you don’t want to hurt them— and try not to make it more than a few seconds long

If, instead you want to go for an elbow bump, just raise your elbow in their direction (if they don’t get the hint, say, “Elbow bump!”

And finally PRACTICE— practice with each other and with your siblings.