Fido...Rover....Nicki

Last week Greg and I went to a party, (I know...hard to believe right?) and as we enter the house I realize there are a few people I don't know.  Having ridden the coat tails of  a professional sales guy for over 15 years now, who knows everyones name and becomes the life of every party I courageously set off to introduce myself to those I don't know.  First gentleman I come across I extend my hand and say, "Hi, my name is Nicki."  He responds with the customary, "Nice to meet you, my name is (can't remember, just not as good as Greg about the actual remembering the name part)."  I then walk up to the next group, an American man on my left and a German woman on my right.  I again say, "Hi, I'm Nicki", the German woman responds with her name.  I believe I've met her before and tell her so.  She responds with, "What's your last name?"  I tell her and then say to both the man and the woman.  "It's just easier to remember Nicki.  I'm usually the only one.  There aren't a lot of Nickis' in the world."  The German woman responds, "Yes, it's usually a dog's name."  At this point I have no appropriate response.  She truly meant no harm but unfortunately the Germans don't really have a filter as to what comes out of their mouths some times.  I've been told about their Herpes, their rectal problems/disfunctions and the last time they had sex as though it were casual conversation.  Having lived here only 8 months I still haven't come up with an appropriate response.  I think for this woman I'll just say....."Bless her heart."