In case you have not gotten the memo, it is summer, which means that this season is followed by endless kickbacks, barbecues, family reunions, and new summer jobs. It is inevitable that you will be meeting, at the very least, one or two new people this summer.

As the saying goes, "first impressions matter." The way that you introduce yourself to another can affect the way that the rest of your relationship will flow. Thus it is imperative to NOT mess it up.

1. Do not tell them your entire life story.

They may feign interest, but let us be real. No one that you just met is going to be that interested in hearing about your past breakups, career, or family life. It is way too burdening for the whole life schpeel during your first conversation. Trust, there will not be a second conversation following that one.

2. Do not make sarcastic comments.

At least not right away. Sometimes sarcasm travels well, but many times it is taken the wrong way, and then it leads to awkward pauses and explanations, and just so much discomfort that no one wants to deal with. Plus, you never know when you are meeting a very sensitive person and it would not be impressionable (in the good way) to make them cry right off the bat.

3. Do not brag on and on about yourself.

Almost as bad as revealing your entire timeline to someone else, no one likes a self absorbed, narcissistic person. No, nobody cares about who you know where or what top CEO you have worked with. Guide the conversation back to the other person and give and take just enough so that no one is oversharing, overbearing, and overwhelming.

4. Do not act overly interested in the life of the new person you are talking to.

One, because you will seem super creepy, especially if they could not care less about you. Like, why are you trying to know what blood type they are and what their horoscope is. And two, because sometimes they get the wrong idea and literally will not stop talking until you check your imaginary watch and have to leave.