a name dropper is someone who when your talking to them just drops a random persons name into the conversation to make themselves look good
it get kind of annoying what do you do in that situation
PLEASE HELP ITS URGENT!!!!!!!!!
2007-10-31 14:58:03 · 10 answers · asked by MaKeAwIsH106♥ 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You smile and nod and ignore it, you just get through it. This is a sign of insecurity and you should feel a bit sorry for that person. Just know they really find themselves less than everyone else.
2007-10-31 16:43:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always drop the name of a fictional character. Gets people laughing and makes it obvious to the dropper that what he or she is doing is pretty annoying. They'll stop for sure.
2007-10-31 15:02:19 · answer #2 · answered by Griff 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is never in good taste to embarrass someone or to make them look or feel bad. You should just ignore the name dropping. I don't know how you can say anything with out being rude which is not in proper etiquette either. The only thing I can think to do is politely and subtly turn the coversation elsewhere.
2007-10-31 16:59:40 · answer #3 · answered by Theresa W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pity the name dropper. The people who brag most about their friendship with the big frog in my pond are people who don't have anything else to brag about. Let 'em run, they aren't bothering you or reducing your ability to hang with big shots. Just let the reference fly over your head.
"Oh, you work in finance? You must know who BIG NAME is. He's a close personal friend of mine." "Of course, everyone in finance knows who BIG NAME is. I work in BIGBANK'S downtown office. It's so great, from my window I can see etc etc."
A name dropper is pathetic, so dont worry about him.
2007-10-31 15:12:56 · answer #4 · answered by noname 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm a name dropper but i dont do it on purpose.
i say, tell the person that it annoys you and the person will most likely stop but for some people like me i forget sometimes that not everyone knows the people i know. i dont mean to be rude when i do i just do it.
sorry......oops
2007-10-31 16:41:34 · answer #5 · answered by The XShadowX Proves The Sunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two things....
In casual conversations, I can just ignore those names. The content of the conversation doesn't change.
In business, I acknowledge them but quickly follow that with... "yes, but let's get back to the issue at hand...." and turn the table around.
Works well...
2007-10-31 15:02:30 · answer #6 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just act casual and like its not a big deal. Things aren't a big deal unless you make them a big deal.
2007-10-31 15:09:23 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Kim 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I ignore them. That is one of my biggest pet peeves.
2007-11-01 00:28:24 · answer #8 · answered by Springer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can tell them to buy these gardeners gloves.. i heard the grip is real good. so they can hold on to the name longer.., haha
2007-10-31 15:15:53 · answer #9 · answered by i_pinkee_promise 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was just having lunch with Brad & Angelina... they hate namedroppers too!
2007-10-31 15:04:12 · answer #10 · answered by Orpheus Rising 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋