A proper business introduction erases awkwardness and confusion among mixed groups of people. It sets the stage for all parties to acknowledge each other with respect and makes communication easier.

It happens all the time: an old classmate, colleague or friend reaches out and asks for an introduction. Maybe they are looking for a job, hoping to make a sale or searching for a new vendor. No ...

First impressions can set the stage for your interaction with a client or coworker — or even a whole conference room of people. You want to come across as memorable, friendly and respected when you ...

Being of service and making professional introductions can build a strong and lasting network. PR exec Rachel Gillman Rischall tells how. In today's competitive business landscape, the ability to make ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One of the most common business needs is one that many of us often stumble over and even fear -- making introductions. I'm not talking about formal, behind-the-podium ...

For some people making connections is second nature. You know someone fantastic and want to introduce them to someone equally amazing in the hopes you’ll all benefit and live happily ever after. Only ...

We’ve all gotten that email request: Will you put me in touch with someone in your network? A common impulse is to shoot off a quick email introduction addressed to both parties. But that’s not the ...

When a friend doesn’t refer you for a job, you might be better off taking a different job search approach anyway.

Let’s imagine you just received a message from one of your friends (let’s call her Anna) who saw you were connected to someone she wants an introduction to (let’s call him Bob). Anna may really want ...

Introductions can be inherently high-pressure and awkward, can’t they? No matter how outgoing and vivacious you consider yourself, it can be tough to condense who you are and what you do into a few ...