You walked up to a new friend and said: "我的名字是..." (Wǒ de míngzì shì)? 🛑

Oh no! You just sounded like you were reading a police report, or maybe introducing yourself in kindergarten! While grammatically correct, native speakers almost never use this phrase in casual social settings.

In this episode, Alex and Lulu teach you how to drop the "textbook robot" act and introduce yourself with confidence.

🎧 What you’ll learn in 5 minutes:

• 🚫 The Mistake: Why "我的名字是" makes things awkward at parties.
• ✅ The Simple Fix: Just use "我是..." (Wǒ shì...). Short, simple, confident.
• 😎 The "Pro" Tip: How to say "叫我...就行" (Jiào wǒ... jiù xíng), which means "Just call me...", to instantly sound friendly and chill.
• 🤝 The Classy Reply: How to use "幸会" (Xìnghuì) to sound like a gentleman (or lady) when meeting someone new.

✨ Ready to socialize like a local? Hit play now!