How NOT To Introduce Yourself by Bernard Marr

I ran across a little article on LinkedIn by Bernard Marr, covering the topic of networking and introductions. A lot of good pointers for what not to say when meeting someone for the first time.

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Don't be this guy when introducing yourself:

• Mr. Name Dropper (bragging about who he knows, who he has worked with)
• Mr. Drive-by Business Carder (giving business cards without any introduction and then moving on)
• Mr. Double Business Carder (giving an additional business card in the hopes that his new contact will give it to a colleague)
• The Rambler (talks excessively, often neglecting to introduce hisself)
• Mr. TMI (giving out far too much personal information)
• Mr. Limp Fish (a weak handshake)
• The Cannonball (too overconfident, barrels himself into uninvited conversation)
• The Digital Zombie (too absorbed in his tech to interact with others around him)

Instead, try being this guy:

"Hi, may name is {so-and-so}, and I do {this-and-that}."