I wanted to join an organization that was only possible to join by prooving your ancestory. I agreed to do so and meet the lady, she wanted marriage certificates from myself, and my parents, as well as some birth certificates. I felt that under the circumstances that would be fine, although, I also felt that since I was showing very personal archives that I needed to be sure of the identity of the women. She got upset with me, said that I had a paranoid attitude, that she felt that my asking for her license to view was an invasion of her privacy and that I need mental health treatment. I told her that it was an unfair comment, and have a good day, and goodbye. Did I invade her privacy by asking to see her identification before showing her my family data or was she over reacting? Was she being paranoid? After all I had simply asked to make sure who she was before giving out personal info, I had never seen or met the women, had only one conversation with her.
2007-11-22 05:22:56 · 5 answers · asked by denise g 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I had stated earlier that she was from ancestory organization. If there is any misunderstanding about the question sorry. However, this women was not a social worker or anyone else like that, and I did not say that she was not being completely with in her job to ask for the proof since it was part of the entrance to proof your family history, however, since I was doing so, I wanted to make sure I was dealing with someone whom at least could say identified herself prior to my showing the pictures.
2007-11-22 06:01:42 · update #1
AND Marriage and birth certificates..
2007-11-22 06:02:54 · update #2
You have every right to ask for identification. With identity theft so common, you need to protect your interests. She seems to be overly paranoid. So what if she takes offense. I would reconsider joining this organization, or at least perform more research on it.
2007-11-22 05:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by kah35 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Her comments make it seem like she had something to hide. You asking for some identification from her is completely reasonable. Depending on what kind of organization this is, I think she was likely invading your privacy by asking for all that information.
2007-11-22 05:33:07 · answer #2 · answered by Couplecore 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ya but Denise what you didn't say was that she was a social worker or a government worker or what ever her profession was , she was acting in a profesional manner , you left that part out ,,,,Right? in that case it was you who were paranoid . if she were operating out of her home , then OK she would only deserve to be arested for trying to steal your Idenity , but , I believe in showing your cards even those ones you've got up your sleave ,, ~
2007-11-22 05:55:17 · answer #3 · answered by darkcloud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you were about to blow her cover, so she threw confusion in your face by going whacko. This actually confirms you should always ask to see identification!
2007-11-22 05:37:14 · answer #4 · answered by Marina 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's not paranoia that's just being careful!
2007-11-22 06:03:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋