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Mark Jarvis Regular user 172 Posts 
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I ask the spectator their name and introduce myself. I then repeat their name as I shake their hand by saying "well hello Sandy" or "Sandy is it?". I often forget their name during the routine if I do not use it right away. This does not make me feel very good.
Thanks for the tip on your book Harry, I will purchase one and give it a read.
Mark Jarvis
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Cyberqat Inner circle You can tell I work on the net from my 2209 Posts
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Using their name is okay if its natural;. I've run into sales people who think repeating your name over and over will somehow make you like them more and I find that annoying...
It is always darkest just before you are eaten by a grue.
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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3554 Posts
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Quote: you're in the minority, then. To most people the sound of their own name being spoken in warm tones is the sweetest sound in the world!On 2011-04-11 17:23, Cyberqat wrote:
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Cyberqat Inner circle You can tell I work on the net from my 2209 Posts
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I guess its just so obviously forced and artificial when they do this that it does the opposite and pust me on my heels. I don't want you to act like my friend (which you most assuredly are not). I just want to buy something.
OTOH to be fair I was also born a New Yorker and in NYC the first question you learn to ask about anyone who comes at you with anything is "whats his/her angle?"
It is always darkest just before you are eaten by a grue.
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twm Regular user of wine. 109 Posts
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On 2011-04-11 17:29, Cyberqat wrote: It's a bit different in Wales. The first question you ask when meeting someone is likely to be: 'You say your name is Jones. Are you related to Mrs Jones who used to run the dairy in Tregaron?' or something along those lines. (Actually it was Blodwen that ran the dairy. Not sure what her surname was.) |
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DWRackley Inner circle Chattanooga, TN 1909 Posts
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On 2011-04-11 17:26, gaddy wrote: I think it’s usually overdone, primarily by those pushy salesperson types. In a genuine social situation, repeating the person’s name at least once does help to induce a rapport. Do that too much, and it’s “That’s my name; don’t wear it out!” It’s also important to repeat it back just the way they gave it to you. Something that rankles me is when someone gets too “chummy”. “Alejandro? Can I call you Ollie?” NO! You can use the name I told you, or don’t use it at all!
...what if I could read your mind?
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jakubr Veteran user 326 Posts
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When I ask for their name, in first few action, I try to repeat their name in my mind a few times, and then as soon as possible - use it. After using it once or twice, it stays in mind. And it really makes a great difference if you use it through out the performance.
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Owen Thomas Special user 504 Posts
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Here is a cool idea. you ask them again , and when they say there name twice, you say "yes I know that, I mean your surname"
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twm Regular user of wine. 109 Posts
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A technique that Wayne Dobson used more than once, went something like this:
'What's your name?' 'Frank' 'What's your first name?' 'Frank' 'Oh, Frank Frank! Pleased to meet you Frank Frank' OK so Wayne had a unique brand of comedy (he's one of my Magic heroes), but by this time, the name is firmly implanted, and the audience is smiling. |
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DWRackley Inner circle Chattanooga, TN 1909 Posts
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This reminds me of Paul Smith, “The Amazing Elmer”, who used to do school assemblies throughout east Tennessee and north Georgia in the 1950’s and 60’s. His standard bit when he called a child up on stage was to shake their hand vigorously and ask, “What’s your name, Ralph?” (or Margaret if it was a girl). When the child gave his name, say “David”, Elmer would turn to the audience and say, “Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Ralph (who calls himself David)!”
It was silly, and it never changed, but it always got a great laugh. I was very fortunate in that when I grew up, I got to call him friend.
...what if I could read your mind?
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