nametags
Labels identifying wearers
Nametags are labels worn to identify the wearer, typically at conferences, meetings, or social events where people don't know each other: Everyone grab a nametag and introduce yourself.
They range from disposable adhesive stickers to plastic badges on lanyards.
In online contexts, a nametag may be a username or display name.
Initial formal presentations
- minglingCasual social interaction
- icebreakersSocial warm-up activities
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- meetupsArranged social gatherings
networking · stickers · mixer · welcoming · friendly · interaction · rapport · acquaintance
Adhesive-backed paper images
- labelsIdentifying markers attached to items
- pinsPointed sewing fasteners
- holdersItems that contain others
- clipsAttaches or excerpts
adhesive · printed · handwritten · templates · fonts · borders · markers · plastic
Worn symbols of status
- lanyardsStraps holding credentials
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- attendeesPeople at an event
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
credentials · speakers · exhibitors · delegates · participants · conventions · conferences · summits
introductions
Initial formal presentations
- minglingCasual social interaction
- icebreakersSocial warm-up activities
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
meetups · networking · stickers · mixer · welcoming · friendly · interaction · rapport · acquaintance · dialogue
stickers
Adhesive-backed paper images
- labelsIdentifying markers attached to items
- pinsPointed sewing fasteners
- holdersItems that contain others
clips · adhesive · printed · handwritten · templates · fonts · borders · markers · plastic · paper
badges
Worn symbols of status
- lanyardsStraps holding credentials
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- attendeesPeople at an event
identification · credentials · speakers · exhibitors · delegates · participants · conventions · conferences · summits · workshops
title
Formal honorific or name
affiliation · photo · barcode · credentials · visitor · employee · volunteer · staff · presenter · VIP
- conferencesconference, symposium, conferences, keynote, forums
- reunionsreunion, family reunion, class reunion, alumni, reconciliation
nametagsdriver's license
Official driving permit
passport · birth certificate · social security card · biometric identification · fingerprints