How do you respond to someone who says, “Hi, my name is …”

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1. I mean, people don’t just do this out of the blue. What’s the situation? If it’s a networking event or something, of course I give my name. If it was just some random weirdo at the supermarket I might be a little more closed-off and suspicious.

2. Wicka Wicka Slim Shady.

3. I always say hi and give my name, and offer to shake their hand.

4. “Hi my name is” “what?l” “my name is” “who” “chika-chika slim shady”

5. I don’t really say hi nice to meet you when being introduced to anyone..I usually say pleased to meet you and my name would have already been given by the person introducing us.

6. If someone gives you their name, it’s polite to replay with your own.
   Everyone around me pretty much follows this rule.

7. I usually don’t say nice to meet you, I just say “I’m Jim” but also I hate meeting new people.

8. Hi, *Their Name*, nice to meet you. I’m *Your Name*. How do you know *the person you both know*, **their name**?

   Get their name out your mouth a couple times real quick and your brain might actually remember it.

9. I was sure someone would have beaten me to it, I just wasn’t expecting it to be the first comment! 😂

10. I say “hello Jared, I’m (my name), its a pleasure to meet you.”

11. Nice to meet you. Names are for friends, so I don’t need one.

12. I say well hi my name is chkkk chkka slim shady

13. It depends on the context. People randomly coming up to me out of the air and introducing themselves while Im doing something catches me off guard and I just kind of brush them off. If I’m at a social event where we should introduce each other I basically do a textbook introduction, but only if they aren’t giving me weird salesman or preacher vibes.

14. I wouldn’t necessarily give my name to a stranger in a parking lot. Definitely give my name at work related or planned social events.

15. Good day sir – bow and tip my fedora

16. Say hello, I’m (my name) very good to meet you.

17. At total random? It’s 50/50 chance as to whether I’ll come back with something that amuses myself, or be honest and just give an actual nickname.

    If it’s in an environment I’d expect such a thing, I’ll usually respond in a friendly manner and give my first name.

18. I’m Joey Jojo Junior Shabadoo…

19. What?

20. Are you going around introducing yourself to strangers in the supermarket or while standing in line?