I now know exactly what Ricky Nelson meant when he sang his famous tune, "Went to the Garden Party....they all knew my name...no-one recognized me...I didn't look the same." See, I left my current area seven years ago and just moved back a couple of months ago. When I started going on tour, again, I thought it was funny when people (Realtors I had worked with for yrs) walked right by me--After looking me right in my face. They do NOT know who I am.
Now, after quite a few weeks of touring under my belt, it's no longer funny. Man! Do I look that bad? I know I've put on a few lbs (well, quite a few), and my mug has some new wrinkles. But hey, those faces peering at me as they stroll by wondering, WHO is THAT? look "different, too." I suppose, to be fair, if you see the same folks week after week, you don't notice the changes like you do after a seven year absence.
So far, I've ONLY spoke up ONCE--to a really good friend. I tapped her on the shoulder and when she turned, I KNEW she had no idea who I was. So, quickly, as not to embarrass us both, I told her. She was sweet and said I looked great, etc... She IS sweet! Other than her, I just keep my mouth shut and let them ALL keep guessing who their new competition is. Maybe I'll keep my trap shut until I lose some weight (of course, that may never happen).
Or, maybe I won't say anything, ever.
P.S. Did I tell you my last name has changed...along with my body and face? It has. So WHEN they check out the business card I leave at a home on tour, it is of NO help.
Okay--maybe this is funny.
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Why don't you just take the initiative with everyone? It seems that it would be more fun to chat with them and you may be surprised that they are glad to speak with you. You will be crossing their paths anyway when you are making and receiving offers.
Kat,
It's still you, even if you look a bit different. Perhaps they just don't remember your name or don't know what to say, so they remain silent. If you recognize them, why not say hello so and so...I'm back in town!!
I'm glad you're you....
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Jo
Hey Jo-Anne: They really do NOT know it's me...and I think I'll just wait it out a while longer. IF/WHEN it hits them or they come right out and say....you look familiar, I'll spout off. I'm really not complaining-- I just find it interesting. Anyway, there are so many homes on tour here on a given tour day, and so many Realtors, I wouldn't feel comfy saying "Here I am....I'm back" in front of so many people. I am more a one on one person.
So glad you stopped by. How are you????
Hi Kat,
Okay I just read your last comment, I was thinking you might be enjoying this a little bit! ;)
"But it's all right now,
Learned my lesson well,
You see, you can't please everbody,
you got to please yourself.."
-Ricky NElson
BLOG ON!
Hi Gary: Probably like I NEED a face lift, I am thinking. LOL
Thanks for dropping by.
Kat, maybe their eyesight has gotten older with the rest of them? ;-)
Nancy: Well, I thought about the name tag (name change) thing being the reason--but actually, no one has gotten close enough to see the name tag....so I still think it's my mug. A couple of them (as my riders were getting in my car) parked behind me, ASKED "What does OCREKAT stand for" pointing to my lic plate? I told them KAT was for Kathy....still nothing.
Maybe Teri (above) is right. LOL
Kat, I'm great. Love owing my own company and working for me, me, me. ;-)
Hi Kat,
Things are going really good, still adjusting to my new lifestyle...:) Have a great weekend!