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Linda Rice's avatar

Thanks for the tip.

At my 50th High School Reunion, the first night nobody wore nametags. Some of them had changed so much that I didn't recognize them. I then said my name and asked theirs. I couldn't help myself when I exclaimed, "Oh, really?"

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Patti Petersen's avatar

I worked with so many people over the years and (still) never been good with names. I know faces, occupations, and typically where I know the person is from, but when I couldn't (or can't) remember the name I use(d) code names in my head. It's a problem. The other day I was in a situation where I needed to introduce my husband to someone I worked with for a couple years... in my head he was "Book man" - he always carried books. He brought books in for me almost every week for two years. It was exactly how I introduced him - as "Book Man." He got a kick out of it and reintroduced himself after my husband realized I had no idea what his name was and quickly introduced himself first.

Great idea, thanks for suggesting it. I'm getting ready to tackle a new arena and remembering names is in the top of responsibilities.

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