You meet someone who has exactly the skills your friend needs. You want to introduce them, but you do not want to make either person uncomfortable. A good introduction is more than saying two names: first ask permission, explain the connection, then let them choose whether to continue.
The Big Idea
Make introductions with consent. A short explanation helps two people understand why they might enjoy meeting, but neither person owes the other a conversation or a project.
10 Useful English Phrases
| English | Spanish · Español |
|---|---|
| Would you like me to introduce you? | ¿Te gustaría que te presentara? |
| Are you comfortable if I share your email? | ¿Te parece bien que comparta tu correo electrónico? |
| I would love you two to meet. | Me encantaría que se conocieran. |
| Have you met each other before? | ¿Ya se conocían? |
| This is my friend, Maya. | Ella es mi amiga Maya. |
| Maya works in community education. | Maya trabaja en educación comunitaria. |
| You both care about helping beginners. | A los dos les interesa ayudar a quienes están empezando. |
| I thought you might enjoy talking. | Pensé que les gustaría conversar. |
| I’ll let you two take it from here. | Los dejo para que sigan conversando. |
| It was lovely connecting you both. | Fue un gusto ponerlos en contacto. |
Real Conversation — Try It Out
ALEX: “Maya, would you like me to introduce you to Jordan?”
MAYA: “Sure! What does Jordan do?”
ALEX: “Jordan creates resources for community workshops.”
MAYA: “That sounds interesting.”
ALEX: “Jordan, this is Maya. She works in community education. You both enjoy helping new learners.”
JORDAN: “Nice to meet you, Maya.”
MAYA: “You too! I would love to hear about your projects.”
ALEX: “Wonderful. I’ll let you two take it from here.”
Problem → Need → Request
Problem: Two people I know may share a useful interest.
Need: I need to check whether they both want an introduction.
Request: Would you be comfortable if I introduced you?
Before You Go
- Know how each person prefers to be introduced.
- Ask before sharing email addresses or phone numbers.
- Use one true, public or permission-granted fact about each person.
- Keep the introduction short.
- Avoid promising they will work together.
Your Three-Round Speaking Mission
- Ask one person, “Would you like an introduction?”
- Introduce two fictional people with one shared interest.
- Say “I’ll let you two take it from here” and finish the conversation naturally.
Surprise Round
One person prefers not to share their personal contact details. Offer to pass along a message instead, with their permission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I always have to introduce the more senior person first?
Etiquette varies; clarity and respect matter more than following a rigid formula.
Can I use “meet” for an online introduction?
Yes. “Nice to meet you” is natural in many online first introductions.
What if neither person wants the introduction?
Accept that gracefully. Do not share their contact information or pressure them.
