Introductions and Salutations

 

When we introduce someone to a stranger we preface the name with a ‘Mr.’ or ‘Miss’ or Mrs.’ to indicate marital status or ‘Doctor’ or ‘Captain’ or ‘Secretary’ to declare their occupation.

Very few men have been announced when they enter a room and everyone stands. They even have an entrance song.

Yet when celebrities are introduced to an audience on late night television, the adjectives describing the person are outstanding.

“And now the fabulous (name here)” or “the world renown (name here)” or “ introducing the magnificent and talented (name here) are just a sample.

We all love the English royalty hierarchy and the proper formal introduce to one another, so why don’t we do that?

 “World traveler, adventurer and knowledgeable historian (name here)” or “Mother, caregiver, and most fabulous chef (name here)” or “Athletic champion, sought after artistic woodworker and cherished teller of tall tales (name here)” are sample or you can create your own.

“Pompous Asshole (name here)” or “Princess Squaw (name here)”  or “Worthless Loser (name here)” could be used. They don’t all have to be sweet.

For Thanksgiving try these or other introductions and salutations. These are people you may see once a year and will be conversation starters. You might want to avoid religious or political references, but that is your decision.

We may sit more proper and maintain civility longer?

Don’t forget to bow or curtsy.