'Should I say hi to people or keep my head down…' blog discussion

daisymaisy123

No don't do the phone thing!! if it rings you will look a right prat ( what happened to one of our smarmy bosses when trying to impress the office girls)he went red as a beetroot and beat a hasty retreat.
Just be the genuine nice man that you are and you wont go wrong oh and the wink sounds just right.
Daisy

sheahoney

Martin i think you should know how much you are liked, people may look, and they may also talk about you, i believe in this world we have our earth angels, and you are one of them, you might not want to believe it, but how many people have you helped, knowledge is a powerful thing, and the reason why i would give you a kiss, is cos you have helped me financially by just offering your knowledge, and again if people look, its because you have the power to make the world a better place.

Steps of my soapbox.

(soapmakers do have soapboxes you know)

DdraigGoch

I think what you're doing currently sounds about right, and I can see what you mean about the overhearing bit ... If someone looks hard at you, a T shirt with "Yes, it's me" on the front accompanied with your nice, big grin could give them a laugh

It's lovely that you're asking our advice - makes a change for us to be able to help you in some way - thanks.

jimmyay

just enjoy it and give a nod or say a "familiar" hello if they are particularly "in your face" about "recognising" you.

most media fame is of the "here today, gone tomorrow" variety so just enjoy being recognised whilst it lasts Martin. the celebs that end up popular and enduring in the UK are the ones who act like normal, open, accessible people , not the "head down, dark glasses, swoosh past" type - this is not the USA.

Obviously you will inevitably, even as a minor sleb ( and i think thrift is going to become the new cool for the next 2 or 3 years so i imagine your popularity will grow) attract a proportion of nutjobs, weirdos, obsessives and jealous dissenters - goes with the territory sadly, for anyone that dares to poke their head into the public eye. How you deal with these types is up to you!

MARTINS_DOLL

Martin,

Personally speaking, I would be well chuffed if I saw you in the Street!

If you saw me looking at you or talking to a Friend about you, It would make my day if you smiled and said hello to me...:j

You are probably more well known than you seem to think, and you've certainly helped many many People over the Years.
I NEVER forget anyone who has helped me along the way in my Life, you are no exception...:A

If People recognise you, take it as a compliment that they do, chances are they are probably People who you've helped with your superb advise and Money saving tips.

The fact that you've posted this, asking for our opinions on the subject merely proves the point that you are a very unassuming, genuinely smashing fella.

Carry on the great work, and hold your head up high giving people that warm friendly smile that we've grown to love.

antbarson

4.1million people came here last month alone. They don't come 'cos they don't like you or like what you do.

Stand proud. You have made a difference and are now reaping the benefits in being recognised (in a twisted kinda way).

Ant

sheahoney

MARTINS_DOLL wrote: »

Martin,

Personally speaking, I would be well chuffed if I saw you in the Street!

If you saw me looking at you or talking to a Friend about you, It would make my day if you smiled and said hello to me...:j

You are probably more well know than you seem to think, and you've certainly helped many many People over the Years.
I NEVER forget anyone who has helped me along the way in my Life, you are no exception...:A

If People recognise you, take it as a compliment that they do, chances are they are probably People who you've helped with your superb advise and Money saving tips.

The fact that you've posted this, asking for our opinions on the subject merely proves the point that you are a very unassuming, genuinely smashing fella.

Carry on the great work, and hold your head up high giving people that warm friendly smile that we've grown to love.

Yes i fully agree with you, it is a compliment! you are a legend Martin and you do get talked about, but in a very good way!!! i help at my local centre do voluntary work, and i use to feel embarrassed when people use to look at me, i thought they were calling me or something, but i have heard only good reports from friends.

People like you Martin, end off! i know i am getting ignored on this forum and thats fine i can live with that! after all who am i!

Teacher2301

Oh I get that all the time!!!

Just nod your head, give a royal wave, acknowledge us mere mortals!

Sami_Bee

When you come out do so with your head held high (you are a lovely guy and don't need to shy away!) and yes you should say Hi or flash your big grin, even if they don't recognise you they'll just think "what a pleasant man"
I love it when random strangers say hello (as long as they've not got wee wee stains or summin!)

Pursuit_of_Happiness

Very honest of you Martin to bring this up, and I'm guessing it's actually quite an awkward problem. For one thing, many average people don't really want to be confronted by a star, or even if they don't mind they might react badly at the time. I was once at a Gwen Stefani stadium concert right at the back, up in the seated area, one minute Gwen is an abstract dot in the distance andthe next she jumps into the crowd runs right to the back of the stadium and runs right up to where I'm standing and she's singing away right next to me (she wasn't targeting me alas, she does this sometimes) anyway I was so freaked out that I backed right off. Afterward I thought how rude I'd been and how much I appreciated her making the effort to come up and see us right at the back, so you can't always assume that a bad reaction is heartfelt.:cool:

I think you should only engage if some one practically yells "Yo! Martin Lewis, money man, over here!" otherwise pretend you haven't heard them and/or can't believe they could mean you.