Strip Story
Read and act out.
Hello!
My name is Daisy.
What’s your name?
My name is Henry.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, too.
How are you?
I’m fine, and you?
I’m fine, thank you.
This is my friend, Linda.
Hi, Linda!
I’m Henry.
Hi, Henry!
English Dialogue: Introducing Yourself and Meeting Friends
Meeting and Greeting (Strip Story); this interactive speaking activity focuses on foundational conversational routines in English, specifically introducing oneself, asking and answering about well-being, and introducing a third party to a friend.
Dialogue Breakdown & Role-Play Script
Scene 1 — Introducing Yourself:
- Daisy: “Hello! My name is Daisy. What’s your name?” (Greeting and asking for the other person’s name)
- Henry: “My name is Henry.” (Stating one’s name)
- Daisy: “Nice to meet you.” (Polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time)
- Henry: “Nice to meet you, too.” (Standard polite response adding “too” for agreement)
Scene 2 — Asking How Someone Is:
- Henry: “How are you?” (Inquiring about someone’s condition/feelings)
- Daisy: “I’m fine, and you?” (Replying positively and bouncing the question back)
- Henry: “I’m fine, thank you.” (Polite confirmation with gratitude)
Scene 3 — Introducing a Friend:
- Daisy: “This is my friend, Linda.” (Introducing a third person using the demonstrative pronoun “this”)
- Henry: “Hi, Linda! I’m Henry.” (Friendly greeting with self-introduction)
- Linda: “Hi, Henry!” (Casual, friendly greeting reply)
EXAM NOTE: In English introductions, always respond to “Nice to meet you” with “Nice to meet you, too.” When introducing someone nearby, the standard pattern is “This is [Name]”, not “She is [Name]”.