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Dear Mrs. Figgins:

My twin sister and I are 15 years old. 

Will you please tell us what the proper way is way to introduce people?

Jenny and Emma

 

Dear Jenny and Emma:

Your question is a great one.

Traditionally, in both formal and informal social settings the person who is named first is being shown a degree of respect or deference based on seniority or prominence.  The introduction is made to them.

• Women have precedence over men

• Older have precedence over younger.   Therefore, a younger person is “introduced to” an older person. 

• In business, clients and customers have precedence over associates.  This is true regardless of rank.  Therefore, a person of high rank or special prominence is named first and receives the introduction. The lesser rank is introduced to them.

Mrs. Figgins

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