Are you having trouble navigating the confusing world of introductions? Are you unsure when trying to introduce one executive to another or a client to the president of your company? Well, be unsure no longer! Here are a few guidelines:

Always remember:

• The name of the person of greater authority is always spoken first.

• Persons of lesser authority are introduced to persons of greater authority.

• Even if the person of lesser authority is a woman, the name of the greater authority is always spoken first.

Keep in mind:

• A junior executive is introduced to a senior executive.

• A non-official person is introduced to an official person.

• A fellow executive is introduced to a client.

Example of client introduction:

Deb Wilding (client), I would like to introduce to you John Mayfield (executive), my department manager.

Why? Clients are considered more important than anyone in your organization, even if their rank is below the executive you are introducing.