Name: How to Handle Forgetting Someone's Name
Uploaded: 2014-06-16T10:34:24.000Z
Duration: 1 min 20 s
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How to Handle Forgetting Someone's Name. You meet someone whose face is familiar, but you

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can't remember their name. Not to worry, help is at hand. You will need Business cards Last

name and introduction. Step 1. Tell them you remember their name, but are stumped at the

moment -- just drawing a blank. You might also say something like, "I keep wanting to

call you Tom, but that doesn't seem right." Step 2. Tell them you'd like to exchange business

cards, and then get their name from the card. Step 3. Praise them for being able to remember

your name, while explaining that you lack such a gift. Step 4. Ask for the person's

last name on the pretense that you forgot it. They will probably give you their first

and last names. Step 5. Introduce them to someone whose name you do remember. They will

probably say their name as part of the introduction. If you're with someone else, say, "This is

my friend, Mary...." and then trail off. They will have no choice but to introduce themselves.

Step 6. Ask the person their name if all else fails. Just be up front and say, "I'm sorry,

I don't recall your name." Pay attention this time, so you don't forget again! Did you know

The most common name in the world is Mohammed.