[SI] Background information

I think this is the last principle of self introduction: background information of both the counterparts and yourself is essential to build and deliver a good self introduction. This is also a premise for other principles. If you don't know the background of counterpart, how you can imagine what kind of relationship you would like to build with the person?

For non-native speakers, how well you can express your background is a key point of your self introduction and succeeding conversation. Your countries history, culture, tradition, issues, trends, etc.

Okay. Principles are enough. I would like to move on to more specific factors. In next entry, I will take a look at contexts of self introductions.