Self Introduction じこしょうかい 自己紹介
I think introductions in English and Japanese are very different because in Japan they seem much more formal. In English, I usually do quick introductions when meeting someone for the first time. I think that just a quick "Yo, what's up. What's your name." is a lot easier than long drawn-out introductions. I know there are different ways of introducing yourself in Japan but I assume they are seen as disrespectful. In English, there are formal situations where formal introductions take place but as a student, I don't have any of those. What I find most interesting is that in these formal situations in Japan your family name is what is used and not your first name. That part is different compared to English where it's either your first name or your full name. I know that friends in Japan can use the first name and not have to use family names but I am not sure about other situations outside of that. I assume many variables may allow you to be on a first names basis between people.
After further research and asking someone, I learned that douzoyoroshiku combined is not very common in Japan and is more of a textbook thing. I understand how because I think textbooks probably tend to focus more on formalness and not completely follow native speaking. I am curious to understand what introductions are usually said based on a certain place, like with a business meeting versus meeting someone in public.
Overall, I find these different introductions from English interesting because they seem a lot more formal. I think that anyone trying to introduce themselves from English to Japanese is a big transition especially if you are including a bow.
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