Introducing yourself

Introducing yourself
Here are expressions to introduce yourself:

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  My name is ...
  
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  I'm ....
  
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  Nice to meet you; I'm ...
  
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  Pleased to meet you; I'm ...
  
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  Let me introduce myself; I'm ...
  
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  I'd like to introduce myself; I'm ...
  

Introducing others:
Here are expressions to introduce others:

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  Jack, please meet Nicolas.
  
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  Jack, have you met Nicolas?
  
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  I'd like you to meet Liza.
  
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  I'd like to introduce you to Betty.
  
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  Leila, this is Barbara. Barbara this is Leila.
  

Useful responses when introducing yourself or other people:

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  Nice to meet you.
  
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  Pleased to meet you.
  
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  Happy to meet you.
  
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  How do you do?
  

Dialogue:
Alex is talking to the new manager and his assistant. Notice how they introduce themselves:

Alex:	Hi! My name is Alex Litterman, the new manager.
William:	Hi! I'm William O'Brian. Nice to meet you, Mr Alex Litterman.
John:	William, please meet Mr Steve Lynch, my assistant
Jack:	How do you do?
Nicolas:	How do you do?

Computer hardware.

What Are Common Careers in Computer Hardware?

Computer Hardware Engineer

As a computer hardware engineer, you may design different parts for a computer, such as circuit boards, processors, routers or mice. Other duties may include testing parts and supervising the making and installation of various components. You might also work with electrical components performing tasks comparable to the duties of electronics engineers. You may work for a computer manufacturer or telecommunications, automotive or aircraft businesses. You may work on embedded or control systems.

Computer Support Specialist

You may work in an educational or business environment solving problems with computer hardware and associated software. You may fix problems with computer peripherals, such as printers and external drives, as well as troubleshooting problems with workstations. Other duties may include installing upgrades and new programs, helping users and performing computer maintenance.

Computer Operator

The job as a computer operator involves making sure computer hardware systems operate properly and efficiently. You may find yourself overseeing a mainframe (a powerful, large computer) or many computers organized into a group. You may be responsible for routine maintenance and running jobs on the computer. You may be required to log all jobs and any problems encountered and solution(s) applied.

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Working in this capacity, you may be an inventor, designer or theorist involved in developing new computer hardware or resolving existing problems. Part of your job duties may include finding new uses for computers and working with others, such as technicians, users and management, to find out what their system requirements are and what advances would help them.