Never Forget a Name Again! This Easy Hack is a Lifesaver
We’ve all been there—standing in front of someone whose name we’ve embarrassingly forgotten.
Here’s a quick hack to gracefully navigate these awkward moments:
The First-Name Scenario
With a big smile, look the other person in the eye and say, “I’m really sorry, but I can’t remember your name.”
Response: “John.”
You: “I know it’s John. It’s your last name I can’t quite recall…”
Response: “Smith.”
You: “Smith. Yes, of course. Sorry, John, just had a complete mental block for a moment.”
The Last-Name Scenario
Smile and say, “I’m really sorry, but I can’t remember your name.”
Response: “Smith.”
You: “I know it’s Smith. It’s your first name I can’t quite recall…”
Response: “John.”
You: “John. Of course. Sorry, John, just had a complete mental block for a moment.”
The Whole-Name Scenario
Apologetically say, “I’m really sorry, but I can’t remember your name.”
Response: “John Smith.”
You: “I know it’s John. It was just your last name I couldn’t quite recall. Sorry, just had a complete mental block for a moment.”
This simple technique works wonders according to Peter Mukherjee, author of “A Few Wise Words.” It’s far less embarrassing than admitting you don’t remember a person’s name at all.
Is it a little white lie? Maybe, but it’s a perfectly reasonable one, don’t you think?
Well, I’m going to try it out next time I’ve forgotten someone’s name. Are you?
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