Giving personal information

Giving personal information means telling someone your name, job, company, contact details and other basic facts about yourself. In professional situations, choose clear, polite phrases and share only what is necessary.

• State your name clearly and, if needed, spell it.
• Give your role and company briefly: 'I'm the marketing manager at X.'
• Offer contact details using common phrases: 'You can reach me at...'
• Be polite and concise; avoid oversharing sensitive details.

In business contexts, follow the order: name → role → company → contact details.

When giving personal information in a professional setting, follow these guidelines:

• Start with your name, then role and company.
• Use polite formulas for requests and offers: 'Could you...', 'May I...', 'You can reach me at...'.
• Spell unusual names and confirm important details.
• Share only necessary details — avoid personal identifiers unless required.

Think: name → role → company → contact; always use polite phrasing.

Avoid these universal errors when giving personal information:

• Oversharing: giving too many personal details (ID numbers, personal addresses) unnecessarily.
• Wrong word order: mixing up role/company order or confusing 'at'/'in' with companies.
• Skipping confirmations: not asking someone to repeat or spell names, causing errors.
• Using informal language in formal situations: avoid slang or overly casual phrases.
• Incorrect contact format: giving incomplete phone numbers or unclear email spellings.

Be concise, confirm important details, and adapt your tone to the situation.