The meeting of the class can make or break the tone set for the entire course period. I have been instructing for over 6 years and this was one of the first lessons I learned and then forgot. I took one on the chin and it made me realize not to skip a step. With the cohart teaching we do, it is easy to assume or feel your students have heard your introduction over and over again, but I learned it creates a great understanding between you and your class no matter how many times they may feel it has been covered.I have learned to take it to a different level and the students usually do the same.