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Why is it socially acceptable to be “terrible with names”?
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:41 am
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:41 am
You talk with someone new, introduce yourself to them and they do the same. Later in the function that person will say what is your name again. I was talking to you and told you my name, listen better please. Don’t just zone out when I talk to you. I used to not care about this but I am growing increasingly less tolerant of this. One time I told a person my name twice and I still got a “what is your name again” later in the function. Like what the heck lol.
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Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:43 am to philly444
I’m really good at certain names and really bad at others. Like Jessica and Jennifer are always the same name.
For some reason I have a hard time with “Andy”s too. I’ve started just calling people Andy if I can’t remember their names because it’s probably right.
For some reason I have a hard time with “Andy”s too. I’ve started just calling people Andy if I can’t remember their names because it’s probably right.
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:43 am to philly444
It's my way of letting you know that you made zero impact on me and were not a particularly memorable personality when we first met, and I certainly don't care to continue any sort of interpersonal relationship with you...so say what you have to say and be gone.
This post was edited on 11/8/25 at 8:54 am
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:44 am to philly444
If someone can't remember your name in the same conversation, you're not important to them at all. Don't tell them your name and tell them that they're a self-absorbed a-hole.
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:45 am to TexasTiger33
No I think you just have a bad memory my guy
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:46 am to philly444
Even before covid, social interaction skills have been on the decline.
That's my take.
That's my take.
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:47 am to philly444
Just wait until you don't give a violent, mentally ill progressive their correct pronoun. You are in for a real treat. Can't wait to read your OP then.
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:48 am to El Segundo Guy
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If someone can't remember your name in the same conversation, you're not important to them at all. Don't tell them your name and tell them that they're a self-absorbed a-hole
How important can you be to someone when you first meet them? Maybe lower your ego a little bit and don’t depend on others to inflate it. You want people to remember your name, then it’s on you to be memorable.
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:48 am to philly444
Sometimes people truly don’t give a frick they met you and in now way shape or form will your existence have any affect on their life so your name is not worth caring about
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:48 am to philly444
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Why is it socially acceptable to be “terrible with names”?
Because most people are, and what else is there to do? Shun forgetful people from society? Scorn everyone who dares forget your name and interesting small talk?
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:50 am to El Segundo Guy
I think it’s more of people just already thinking of what they are gonna say next and not even listening to the conversation they have at hand. I meet a bunch of people I don’t gaf about but I remember their names. If you forget a name your social skills are lacking.
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:50 am to philly444
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Don’t just zone out when I talk to you. I used to not care about this but I am growing increasingly less tolerant of this.
Maybe you aren’t worth the effort
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:51 am to philly444
Some people's brain just doesn't hold that information as well. I can meet you once and remember your face forever, but I won't remember your name unless I've heard it 5-10 times
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:53 am to philly444
I remember the ones that matter, but I also know about a thousand guys named Buddy.
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:54 am to philly444
I named both of my kids and I’ll forget their names for a second.
You think I have some random name locked up immediately?
You think I have some random name locked up immediately?
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:55 am to WonPercent
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names are meaningless labels that usually do not reveal any telling information about the person to whom they refer,
LINK
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:56 am to WonPercent
Yeah well I meet people I know I’ll never see again. I still remember their name. It’s really not hard. People saying they just don’t give a frick when in reality their socials skills just suck.
Posted on 11/8/25 at 8:57 am to philly444
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It’s really not hard
Maybe not for you, but for some it is. Breaking news, different people's brains are wired differently
Posted on 11/8/25 at 9:01 am to FAP SAM
I have to remember 47 different usernames, passwords, kids' appointments, sport schedules, and God knows what else..
People gonna have to be okay with "buddy"
People gonna have to be okay with "buddy"
Posted on 11/8/25 at 9:01 am to philly444
It’s not. People say this all the time, but if you’re in an important social situation, you must remember names.
If you don’t remember someone’s name, you have soured the (potential) relationship.
If you don’t remember someone’s name, you have soured the (potential) relationship.
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