Maybe you should ask for a name first...

[TheBanker]

So, I'm in line to make a deposit at my soon-to-be-employing bank, and this convo goes down in the teller line:

 

Random Guy Next to Me (RGNTM): "Hey, how's it going man, long time no see!"

 

Me: O_o

 

RGNTM: "I haven't seen you or your younger sister since high school! Your name is Andrew, right?"

 

Me: "I don't have a younger sister... and my name isn't Andrew........"

 

 

 

I mean, I understand mistaken identities, but... maybe people should ask someone's name first, before carrying on a convo, and then realizing they are entirely wrong as to who they're talking to...

[Snork Maiden]

So, I'm in line to make a deposit at my soon-to-be-employing bank, and this convo goes down in the teller line:

 

Random Guy Next to Me (RGNTM): "Hey, how's it going man, long time no see!"

 

Me: O_o

 

RGNTM: "I haven't seen you or your younger sister since high school! Your name is Andrew, right?"

 

Me: "I don't have a younger sister... and my name isn't Andrew........"

 

 

 

I mean, I understand mistaken identities, but... maybe people should ask someone's name first, before carrying on a convo, and then realizing they are entirely wrong as to who they're talking to...

 

More importantly, did you tell him that you're the soon to be Senior Banking Market Manager, & First Vice President and you will WRECK his account, and subsequently, his life, if he mistakes you for a commoner ever again??

[traveler505]

 

I mean, I understand mistaken identities, but... maybe people should ask someone's name first, before carrying on a convo, and then realizing they are entirely wrong as to who they're talking to...

 

Good point, Jeremiah!

[Labyrinthine]

More importantly...who goes to a branch to make a deposit anymore?

[Snork Maiden]

More importantly...who goes to a branch to make a deposit anymore?

 

Silly. It's THE Banker. A man of his importance probably deals with multiple streams of income, and very large sums of money. Some things just can't be properly addressed electronically!

[TheBanker]

More importantly...who goes to a branch to make a deposit anymore?

 

I've made friends with most of the employees there (before being hired by said bank), so I drop in to say hi and chat. And I prefer to deposit at the teller line vs. ATM.

 

Also, Snork? Thank you for reminding me of my high income, wealth, and highly important social status; however, you can stop. It was funny the first few times. Now it's just annoying. Thanks.

Edited May 5, 2012 by TheBanker

[Labyrinthine]

I detest going into a bank. Haven't done so for years except when there is an issue. My bank manager has learned that when I come in it is best not to "small talk" with me because 1. I am in a hurry and 2. I am probably ticked off at them.

[road2freedom]

You could have messed with him...

 

RGNTM: "I haven't seen you or your younger sister since high school! Your name is Andrew, right?"

 

Me: "I haven't seen my younger sister since she was abducted by aliens"

 

RGNTM:

[baby duck]

I still deposit money by going to the bank.

 

 

I have issues completely trusting computers, or random rednecks that wrap chains around the ATM and drag it away after I've made a deposit.

[Islandgal]

So, I'm in line to make a deposit at my soon-to-be-employing bank, and this convo goes down in the teller line:

 

Random Guy Next to Me (RGNTM): "Hey, how's it going man, long time no see!"

 

Me: O_o

 

RGNTM: "I haven't seen you or your younger sister since high school! Your name is Andrew, right?"

 

Me: "I don't have a younger sister... and my name isn't Andrew........"

 

 

 

I mean, I understand mistaken identities, but... maybe people should ask someone's name first, before carrying on a convo, and then realizing they are entirely wrong as to who they're talking to...

 

More importantly, did you tell him that you're the soon to be Senior Banking Market Manager, & First Vice President and you will WRECK his account, and subsequently, his life, if he mistakes you for a commoner ever again??

 

Is anyone that self-important that they get offended by someone mistaking them for someone else? I only get offended if someone mistakes me for a GPS, and ask for directions..

[Credit Please]

So, I'm in line to make a deposit at my soon-to-be-employing bank, and this convo goes down in the teller line:

 

Random Guy Next to Me (RGNTM): "Hey, how's it going man, long time no see!"

 

Me: O_o

 

RGNTM: "I haven't seen you or your younger sister since high school! Your name is Andrew, right?"

 

Me: "I don't have a younger sister... and my name isn't Andrew........"

 

 

 

I mean, I understand mistaken identities, but... maybe people should ask someone's name first, before carrying on a convo, and then realizing they are entirely wrong as to who they're talking to...

 

More importantly, did you tell him that you're the soon to be Senior Banking Market Manager, & First Vice President and you will WRECK his account, and subsequently, his life, if he mistakes you for a commoner ever again??

 

Is anyone that self-important that they get offended by someone mistaking them for someone else? I only get offended if someone mistakes me for a GPS, and ask for directions..

 

I was just thinking the same thing

[TheBanker]

Who said I was offended? I just said it was awkward...

[Credit Please]

He was probably embarrassed, you might strongly resemble this guy who he mistakenly took you for. But it's no harm , no foul. The universe is at peace.

[TheBanker]

Which is why I suggested in such cases, that you ask for a name first, vs. assuming. Saves the awkwardness and embarrassment.

[angeleyeskkhr]

I still deposit money by going to the bank.

 

 

I have issues completely trusting computers, or random rednecks that wrap chains around the ATM and drag it away after I've made a deposit.

 

Me too. Plus, it's right down the street from my work, so it's not that big of a hassle. Every time I've gone into the bank, it's been really empty. *Shrug*

[Credit Please]

Which is why I suggested in such cases, that you ask for a name first, vs. assuming. Saves the awkwardness and embarrassment.

 

 

oh!

[Snork Maiden]

Is anyone that self-important that they get offended by someone mistaking them for someone else? I only get offended if someone mistakes me for a GPS, and ask for directions..

 

Umm.. Why do you even ask. Have you not been reading?

[deluxmary2000]

More importantly...who goes to a branch to make a deposit anymore?

 

I've made friends with most of the employees there (before being hired by said bank), so I drop in to say hi and chat. And I prefer to deposit at the teller line vs. ATM.

 

Also, Snork? Thank you for reminding me of my high income, wealth, and highly important social status; however, you can stop. It was funny the first few times. Now it's just annoying. Thanks.

 

No... it's definitely still funny. Here are some ROFL smiley's to prove it:

 

[giraffy]

More importantly...who goes to a branch to make a deposit anymore?

 

I've made friends with most of the employees there (before being hired by said bank), so I drop in to say hi and chat. And I prefer to deposit at the teller line vs. ATM.

 

Also, Snork? Thank you for reminding me of my high income, wealth, and highly important social status; however, you can stop. It was funny the first few times. Now it's just annoying. Thanks.

Says the guy who plasters it in his signature. Okay then. :rofl:

[Bad Doctor Frost]

Snork.

[Snork Maiden]

So, off topic.. I was talking to my brother in law, an actual VP at a bank. And he knows phawk-all about quarterly newsletters. Do you have any input, Highly Important Social Status-ed Banker?

[Nostromo]

More importantly...who goes to a branch to make a deposit anymore?

 

Me. All the time.

 

@OP: It was just a simple case of mistaken identity. No harm done.

[Guest canyoncat]

I always thought that being a Vice President at a bank was a lot like being the assistant to the assistant of the night manager at Micky D's?

[TheBanker]

I always thought that being a Vice President at a bank was a lot like being the assistant to the assistant of the night manager at Micky D's?

 

Not really.

 

AVP/VP/SVP/FVP, etc, are Corporate Titles. Most major banks give Officers Corporate Titles.

 

Generally, with major banks, Branch Managers are AVP/VP, depending on rank, time with company, etc. So it is for positions with power over a certain segment (a branch, a district/market, region, etc).

 

Generally, Business Banking Officers have AVP/VP titles, as well. In most cases, Personal Bankers, Assistant Branch Managers, etc, are not Officers of the Bank and do not have Corporate Titles, unless they once held a position of Officership.

 

Smaller banks sometimes hand out titles a bit more liberally. But it really depends on the bank, their opinions on the subject, etc.

[Labyrinthine]

When everyone is an AVP...no one is an AVP