how do you handle copy cats?

I have dealt with people at work that were like this too it seemed like every time I told them I did something whether it be paint a room in my house or go get a book this person would do the same. It did annoy me at first, but then I came to realize it was the old saying of imitation being the highest form of flattery. Some people are followers and maybe you have a good leadership quality and can use that to your advantage by being a good leader.

Well if someone imitates you it shows that you are well wanted person. Just ignore such characters there many around. Tthey are trying to get attention. But one thing i really do not like is people cutting into a conversation or interupting. You should tell her that is wrong to come in between when people are talking. It doesnt matter how she would feel. Its better to tell that person off before she causes some serious annoyance which could piss you off.

hi makaira! i am experiencing something like that too. only it is not my characteristics and behavior that this officemate is imitating. its my fashion style, my way of dressing that she, they because there are two them, are imitating. i would have been flattered but it seemed annoying because at first they weren't that a fan of my clothing style. they never said anything bad but they weren't appreciative too. so when i saw them wearing the same styles of clothing i wear, i got so annoyed. the word hypocrite instantly came into mind. and that's when they started praising my style. but i don't think about it anymore, i only think of it whenever i see them wearing something the same. and i get annoyed at one person only now. with the other person, i am already fond of because she told me she'd go with me if i go shopping because she believes in my fashion sense. and that's what i was just waiting for. coming to me directly and ask for my fashion opinion not imitate me without acknowledging me. probably shallow but that's how i am. ^__~ so what happened to the person imitating you?

Wel, I don't find them irritating, until they don't behave so. But still then I don't try to imitate. I take to it that they are getting inspired from others, that's all. If some person, as you say about her completely copies or falls in other track then it's surely like loosing oneself.

maybe she doesnt know how to be herself or who she really is?? she might have had some past issues in life that make her feel like something wrong with herself so she figures if she copies some one "normal" then she will be ok (i have seen this a lot actually) maybe you can try to talk to her a little bit.. maybe try to introduce her to some other people so she can make her own friends maybe? i dont know how you would talk to her about disrupting your conversations is she like just trying to copy you or trying to like become one of your friends in your circle of friends? i would hate to say avoid her because i dont really think people should do that but maybe till you figure it out you might want to has other people pointed out her actions as weird or annoying? im not saying you are the only one that sees it or may be over reacting or anything but maybe they can help piece the pieces of the puzzle together to where you can figure out what the root of the problem is with her

I had that one time and is really irritating. Got to a point that my brother confused us!