Always remember to introduce the person of lesser importance to the person of higher importance. How one decides on importance is totally left to one’s discretion, but here are a few guidelines that could ease the matter.

• It is rank, not gender that is important in a business setting.

• Age, experience, job level and public recognition are the key factors while determining importance. So, introduce a younger person to an older person, a co-worker to boss, boss to a client (the client ranks higher in importance than anyone else in the company!) and lay person to an official.

• Whilst being introduced, stand up, or at least make an attempt to rise. Smile and greet the person before shaking hands.

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