Getting
A Name When You Didn’t
Dr. Cynthia Green, in her
book “Total Memory Workout” talks about what to do when you don’t remember the
name of someone you have already been introduced too, someone whose name you
feel you should remember. Everyone’s been in that situation before. What can you do?
She suggests:
· Let’s Make A Deal
Make a deal with your friend, husband or wife that if you are ever in a conversation with someone and you don’t introduce them, it’s because you can’t remember the person’s name. This is your friend/husband’s cue to introduce themselves to this “nameless” person, thereby getting them to give you both their name. Then you say, “oh, I'm so sorry, this is my husband….”
· Play cards
If the person whose name you can’t
remember is a professional, ask for their business card. When you get the card,
it will give you plenty of opportunities to practice the name later.
· Do the right thing
You can always ask the person to remind you. Chances are that he or she has forgotten names in the past as well, and maybe even yours!