On the first day of class, if a teacher is asked by the students to introduce himself, he should

Telling students about himself in brief on the first day is a warm, professional response that builds rapport.

A friendly self-introduction sets a positive tone and encourages open communication.

Asking them to meet after the class needlessly postpones a simple, reasonable request.

Ignoring the demand and starting to teach signals indifference and distance.

Scolding students for this demand harms the teacher-student relationship from the very start.

A healthy rapport between teacher and learner is a basic condition for an effective classroom climate.