If the person you are communicating with suddenly begins to drop important names in the conversation such as "When the general manager, Sue, spoke with me about this matter, I offered her advice ..." you have probably caused this person to feel that he or she has been counseled effectively.

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Name-dropping, especially in a professional context, often indicates an attempt to assert authority or credibility, not necessarily a sign of feeling effectively counseled.

If the Person You Are Communicating with Suddenly Begins to Drop