What are some more eloquent ways to respond to a lady, having just introduced herself?
Two that spring to mind are:
"The pleasure is all mine"
"Enchanted"
Sensible relpies only please.
2006-10-29 16:17:28 · 13 answers · asked by l0st 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
use the french enchante
2006-10-29 16:20:06 · answer #1 · answered by q6656303 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You didn't ask, but I am volunteering sensible information. Ladies love a honest, genuine, nice guy. If you use some made up, fancy smarmy intro, we will spot it in a nanosecond, and you will get kicked to the curb, and laughed at when you get there..
Much better to use something that really is your personality.
"Hi! I'm Scott! So nice to meet you, Mary.. So, you are Nancy's friend? Yeh, she is nice, I 've known her forever."
"Hello, my name is Thomas, I am glad to meet you, Cindi. So, who do you know (here at this party)?"
Using the person's name, and making eye contact are so much more important than using a line! And make a connection. If you know of the person, say so. "Nancy speaks of you all the time, now we finally get to meet." If you like her dress, say so. "I like your dress, red is my favorite color". If she has just arrived to the party, be polite, and tell her about the food, or drink. "You gotta try the Taco bar, and Nancy made a pitcher of margarita's. My friend Ted is the volunteer bartender, he's a nice guy. Can I get you something? Care to go with me and be introduced?"
Few people say "pleased to meet you", but if they do, it is polite to respond, "the pleasure is mine".
If you are a upbeat, happy person, be that way. If you are quiet and reserved, be that way.
The exception to the above would be if you found yourself at a biker bar, and a woman in leather and tatoos comes up to you. Then, Hey, baby, or enchante,or the pleasure is all mine, would be appropriate, and possibly appreciated.
Hope this helps, hope I have not offended. That was not my intent. Glad you asked the question, it's a good one.
2006-10-29 17:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by riversconfluence 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Those seem rather stiff, and kind of insincere.
A warm REAL smile, using the name of the person, looking them in the eyes when you introduce yourself and *IF YOU MEAN IT* saying something along the lines of, It's nice to meet you, is about as good as it gets. Sincerity over being smooth is going to work better.
2006-10-29 19:06:11 · answer #3 · answered by ntm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, thank you for asking. Respond by using her name in a sentence eg, "Nice to meet you, Jane." if you want to extend the conversation invite her to join you in a dance or a beverage..."Please come dance with me" or " please join me for a julep" It is refreshing to meet a man who is sophisticated and has great etiquette. If the woman accepts a date with you at a later time, (I know it sounds corny, but is highly effective) very gently kiss her on the hand at the end of the date. She will either steal a real kiss or dream about the next one. These things will set you apart from so many guys. Here's another hint. Wear the best and most expensive cologne you can afford but here's the hint. Wear very little, you want the lady to move closer to enjoy the wonderful fragrance. Good luck.
2006-10-29 16:25:43 · answer #4 · answered by ValleyViolet 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Unless you're trying to pull yourself from the arcane... leave those alone.
The best thing I hear is, "Great to meet you", or "Wonderful to meet you." When said with a slight bow, genuine smile, both his hands cupping my singular one (which then turns into my taking both my hands to his), and direct eye contact - I feel that the gentleman is warm, sincere, and isn't trying to dive directly into my pants via cheesy lines or flattery.
Good luck!
2006-10-29 21:30:13 · answer #5 · answered by Madame Gato 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
let me give you some advise.women love compliments.all of them,even the shy ones.the trick is to not let your advances be too obvious.real ladies do not wish to be objects for your pleasure but they do want to be noticed.so little things like "no disrespect but i think you look very nice today" or "please dont take this the wrong way but i cant help but notice your eyes",or your smile".ya know something smooth dawg.but keep your distance until she lets you know.and you'll know.
2006-10-29 16:26:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Being a lady, I would snicker at "the pleasure is all mine" etc. Many I think would feel like you are trying to hard or that you are weird. Just be friendly and polite. Show you're real personality. And if talking like that is you're real personality, then good luck. Maybe you should go to a church and talk to girls there. They aren't as harsh or juding.
2006-10-29 16:23:09 · answer #7 · answered by Meagan 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Hello....and smile while shaking her hand
pleasure..etc and enchanted sound rather hokey
2006-10-29 16:25:46 · answer #8 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's such a pleasure to meet you.
My name is _____, it's nice to meet you.
By the way, cute question...I think it's nice that you care to respond in a thoughtful way.
2006-10-29 16:22:00 · answer #9 · answered by Esther 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Hi, My name is Peter.....
Unless your name is Peter
2006-10-29 16:20:46 · answer #10 · answered by Parrot Bay 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋