I have a lousy head for names....

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I can be introduced to someone....shake their hand...and their name is gone, forever.....

Maybe it's the handshake....who knows....all I know is it's a real pain....;)

That's why I often use people's 'real names' in threads, IRC, etc....so eventually they 'sink in'.

Sometimes it even works.....;)

 

 

 

.....a bit....;p

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I am astounded at how fast I can forget a person's name. The only names I can remember are baseball players'. Somebody pointed out that it's probably because on TV, they show the player, put the name on the screen and say the name. When we get the Wi-Fi implants at the base of our brains, I'll program in that functionality first thing...
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The embarrassing moment is when you have to introduce the person one just met to somebody else you know 5 minutes later. Oops...
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
im just happy to wake up each morning and still remember my name ....anything beyond that is just gravy
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You never seem to forget my name.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Wow! You and Me both Jafo. I mean... I could have just been introduced to Santa Clause himself and smooth forget before he walked of. Sheeeesh it's irritating to say the least. But you, they say the first thing to go is your memory and I've forgotten what the other was! he,he
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
"What is your name again"? If I had a nickel for.......

Tell me your name, I will forget. Tell me your phone number and I will remember it til I die.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Here'a trick that has helped for me.
When someone tells you their name, imagine yourself writing their name while looking at their face.


The trick is to remember to do it.
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

When someone tells you their name, imagine yourself writing their name while looking at their face

I will have to give this a try.......

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

My dad tried to introduce me to one of his friends....I was about 10 or so....but he forgot my name....

"What's your name again?", he asked...

 

 

 

I blame my dad.....

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Maybe someone could make a PocketPC DX Widget for remembering names!

I seem to remember many many names!...but then again that is only for my exams....

Out there,like HG pointed out...it's just gravy...
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I remember names. When I am introduced to them I repeat their name out loud. I remember them all the way back to 1st grade, I guess. At least the girl's names. I had this thing for Lisa Holt, Debbie Johnson, Debbie Peterson, Susie Presley, Linda Hoyt, ....and then 2nd grade rolled around and there was ....

My problem is I don't remember what I did an hour ago.
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I think the worse thing to do is call someone by the wrong name if your unsure..ask. I'd rather someone ask me 5 minutes after I already told them , then to be called " Donna " or Ann Marie " A name thats isnt even in the Ballpark is an insult. I had a friend that use to just give people names then introduce them with the wrong name. It was astounding how many people didnt correct them..for a year I called this woman " Diane " A year later she said to me " My name is Charlene "
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Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
[Jafo]

My dad tried to introduce me to one of his friends....I was about 10 or so....but he forgot my name....

"What's your name again?", he asked...


or your parent starts to introduce you but run through all your siblings names before getting to yours..its ok if all your siblings arent all brothers like mine. This is Bill-John-Richard.......umm Karen ?
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I have the best wife ever. When we are together as we get close to someone I SHOULD know, she leans over as if to kiss moy neck and give me the basics: name, spouse's name, kids, occupation, etc. I forget right away but get by.

If I am not with her I'm honest about my memory. I say something to the effect that I should know their name but don't. "But it good to meet you again!"

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Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
[Jafo]

My dad tried to introduce me to one of his friends....I was about 10 or so....but he forgot my name....

"What's your name again?", he asked...


My mother introducing my wife to my father...."Bert, this is Shaunna...Mark's wife."

Dad: "Pleased to meet you shaunna."

Glanced at me: "And who's this, then?"

Dementia!
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I have the same problem as Jifo...uh Gafo...Uh...whatshisname up there ^ And I check the boards here to see if its my birthday yet...otherwise I forget.