Small talk at networking events: How long you've been in the city or where you're based

🇯🇵 [はじめまして。] is the standard first-time greeting when you meet someone new, including in business or networking settings. After that first meeting, you normally wouldn't keep using it with the same person.

💬 [よろしく] often doesn't translate neatly word-for-word. In greetings, think of it as part of the set phrase [よろしくお願いします。], used when starting a relationship or interaction.

💬 [お願いします] literally means something like "I ask/request," but in real Japanese it's used very widely for polite "please." You'll hear it in many set phrases, not just direct requests.

🇯🇵 [よろしくお願いします。] is extremely common when introducing yourself in Japan, especially in professional settings. It sounds more natural than a direct English-style self-introduction ending with just "nice to meet you."

💬 [この] must come before a noun: [この町], [この駅], [この会社]. If you want to say "this" by itself, use [これ] instead.