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What are common German phrases for formal introductions at work

Mastering the Art of Professional Small Talk in German: What are common German phrases for formal introductions at work
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Common German phrases for formal introductions at work include greetings, self-introduction, introducing others, polite questions, and expressions to start a conversation. Here are some key phrases:

  • Greetings:

    • Guten Morgen! (Good morning!)
    • Guten Tag! (Good afternoon/Good day!)
    • Guten Abend! (Good evening!)

  • Introducing yourself:

    • Erlauben Sie mir, mich vorzustellen. (Let me introduce myself.)
    • Ich heiße [Your Name]. (My name is [Your Name].)
    • Guten Tag, mein Name ist [Ihr Name]. (Hello, my name is [Your Name].)
    • Ich vertrete [Name Ihres Unternehmens]. (I represent [Your Company’s Name].)

  • Introducing colleagues:

    • Ich möchte Ihnen meinen Mitarbeiter [Name] vorstellen. (I’d like to introduce my coworker [Name].)
    • Darf ich Ihnen [Name] vorstellen? (May I introduce you to [Name]?)

  • Polite expressions when meeting someone:

    • Schön, Sie kennenzulernen. (It’s nice to meet you.)
    • Es freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen. (I am pleased to meet you.)
    • Wie geht es Ihnen? (How are you doing?)

  • Asking about work:

    • Was machen Sie beruflich? (What do you do for work?)
    • Für welches Unternehmen arbeiten Sie? (What company do you work for?)
    • Was ist Ihr Spezialgebiet? (What is your specialization?)
    • In welchem Bereich sind Sie tätig? (What field do you work in?)

  • Asking for contact details:

    • Haben Sie eine Visitenkarte? (Do you have a business card?)

These phrases create a polite, professional, and formal atmosphere for work introductions in German-speaking environments.

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