First of all, introduce individuals to each other using both first and last names. If you're introducing someone who has a title of doctor, for example, include the title as well as the first and last names in the introduction. You should also pay attention to the sequence. Introduce the younger or less prominent person to the older or more prominent person, regardless of the sex of the individuals. (However, if a considerable age difference lies between the two, it is far more courteous to make introductions in deference to age, regardless of social rank.) For example: 'Arthur Prefect, I'd like you to meet Dr. Gertrude Smith.'
If the person you are introducing has a specific relationship to you, make the relationship clear by adding a phrase such as 'my boss,' 'my wife' or 'my uncle.' In the case of unmarried couples who are living together, 'companion' and 'partner' are good choices. Use your spouse's first and last name if he or she has a different last name than you. Include the phrase 'my wife' or 'my husband.' Introduce an individual to the group first, then the group to the individual. For example: 'Dr. Brown, I'd like you to meet my friends Kym Hsu, Shawn Kampbell and Michael Via. Everyone, this is Dr.
