7 What to Say When Introducing Yourself to New People It is said that first impressions are lasting impressions, so what to say when introducing yourself to someone can be critically important. You want to come across as friendly, yet not excessively so talkative, yet not dominate the conversation. Here are someways to find a balance and introduce yourself in away that gives a good first impression: 1. Mention a mutual friend When you are in the situation where you want to meet someone but you're unsure about how to break the ice, ask yourself if the two of you have a friend in common. Even if that person is not there, you can walk up to the person and say, "Don't you know so-and-so?" When they say yes, you can then use that as a springboard to introducing yourself to them.
