How To Introduce Yourself

Have trouble knowing what to say when you meet someone new?  Here are some phrases you can use to introduce yourself.  First, use a greeting (hi, hello, etc.).  Next, use an introductory phrase, like "nice to meet you,"  "I don't think we've been introduced," or "I don't think we've met."  Then say your name (usually just your first name).  Optionally, you can ask the other person's name, or give a point of reference that shows how you are connected (mention someone that they know and how you know them, or give some information about yourself to orient them such as your job).

Examples

Greetings:
Hello, Hi, How are you? 

Introductory phrases:  
Nice to meet you.
I don’t think we’ve been introduced. 
I don’t think we’ve met. 

Giving your name:
My name is ____________________.     (stress pattern:  main stress, stressed syllable of last name, or, if first name only, of first name)
  Examples:
My name is Michael  L - a - n  caster.    Hi, I’m  M - i - chael.
Hi, I’m  Susanna  Rod  r - i - guez.    I’m Sus a - n - n - a.
Nice to meet you, I’m A - n - dy.   It’s a pleasure, Andy  C - h - u - n - g.

Asking:
Tell me your name again?
And you are?

Connecting/Giving Information:
I work with John.
I’m Veronica’s sister/brother/husband.
I work in the marketing department. 
I went to school with Jim.