December 02, 2009
Name Me No Names
There are certain people I have to deal with on a regular basis who believe that one of the keys to successful and effective communication is the constant use and repetition of one's name.
"Hi, Robbo, I was on my way to your mailbox with this file, but I can just give it to you now. See you later," isn't good enough. It has to be, "Hi, Robbo! I was on my way to your mailbox with this file, Robbo, but I can just give it to you now. Well, Robbo, see you later. Bye, Robbo!"
I find this practice to be extremely irritating, a kind of verbal invasion of privacy. (Plus, when I can't quite remember the other person's name, it can get downright embarrassing.)
Posted by Robert at December 2, 2009 10:14 AM | TrackBackIt always feels as if they are working you when they do that - a politician who wants something from you, a smarmy salesman trying to make a sale (did I just repeat myself?) or someone desperately trying to network for a job.
I like to respond, "Excuse me - remind me who you are again?"
Posted by: Diane at December 2, 2009 11:11 AM
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