"What if instead of introducing your friend as Jennifer the nurse, you started introducing her as Jennifer, one of most thoughtful people you know, or Jennifer the friend who helped you move in when you didn’t know a soul in this city.
Introducing your friends for who they are rather than focusing on what they do will remind them they are loved before and beyond their titles. It’s an easy way to remind them that you see them for their hearts instead of their accomplishments."
http://storylineblog.com/2014/08/12/a-better-way-to-introduce-your-friends-at-parties/
Why do we introduce people the way that we do - or it's this thing about which label to use (friend, coworker, roommate...). It definitely has a huge bearing on how they are going to be able to relate to people in the following conversation,
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