Really? Who does name dropping serve?

Depending on the situation, name dropping is just pretentious. Now, when you’re interviewing or networking or meeting people for the first time, sometimes having a name to pass along is a great door opener.

When you’re bragging or trying to improve your position, name dropping is tacky. Bully for you that you know someone. Ok, so you’re a diamond/platinum/gold mile whatever, good for you!

As I mentioned, depending on the situation, name dropping has it’s merits and advantages, but sometimes…
Sorry I sound so snarky, someone I was sitting next to on my flight was doing that and it was kind of annoying.

That’s all I have to say on that matter!

I left Colorado and it was 5degrees, 1 when I landed in Michigan and it’s gone up to a balmy 11. Stay warm my friends!