Remember that part of the point of manners is to make other people feel acknowledged and respected.

Here are just a few more points about meeting and greeting people in a more formal situation…

• If you are sitting behind a table or desk when meeting someone, move from behind the table or desk before continuing with your introductions.
• If you are inside, gentlemen, remove your hats.
• If possible, remove sunglasses during introductions so the other person can see your eyes.

If you run into someone later and have forgotten his or her name, chances are that he or she has forgotten yours as well.  If you offer your name (e.g. “It’s good to see you again.  I’m Pomegranate.”), then they will probably give you their name in return (e.g. “Yes, it is good to see you again, too.  I’m Peaches.”)

If someone is introducing you and seems to have forgotten your name, jump right in and offer it yourself.   We all have a brain-freeze now and again.

We have gone over many guidelines for introducing yourself and others.  While it is great to remember these guidelines, the most important point is to meet and greet people with genuineness and sincerity.