The fundamental regulation of introduction requires introducing the “lesser-ranking” (socially,professionally,by age or seniority) to the “higher-ranking” person.Traditionally in social conditions,you should introduce people like this:
◇The younger to the older.
◇Men to women.
◇Junior ranking professionals to senior ranking professionals.
◇Guests to their hosts.
◇Personal acquaintances and family members to business professionals when attending a business function.
◇Business contacts and staff to clients.
If the two parties are of equal seniority or status,you may introduce any person to the other.When introducing a man and a woman at work,just take their positions and seniorities into consideration.But outside work,it may be more appropriate to introduce a man to a woman,in contradiction of the above guidelines.
In other words,as a show of respect,it means a social or professional status to introduce those of a lower status to those of a higher status.Though it may sound antiquated and unfair,this regulation for introducing people is still considered socially acceptable (and often expected) in today’s society.
It is extremely important to remember that under no circumstances should you use introduction rules to socially define people of another race,religion,color,or sexual preference as someone of a lower status.It would be purely inappropriate and discriminatory to do so.This is important that you should note.The aim of “designed” introduction is to show respect for presumed social order which is based on position or accomplishment,bur not to demean or “classify” other people as being inferior.