Three people buying hummus because of your recommendation doesn’t make you an influencer

Sir, – Having recommended a brand of hummus to three acquaintances and, their having bought some, a correspondent asks “Am I now an influencer?” (Letters, July 9th).

In short, the answer is no. He’ll arguably be an influencer when he’s paid to tell people what he eats. He’ll definitely be one when he describes this as “monetising” his taste.

– Yours, etc,

Brian O’Brien,

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Kinsale,

Co Cork