I have a problem

[Plasdom]

I forget people's names too easily. I can forget a person's name a few minutes after meeting them. Seems unnatural. However, I have a hard time forgetting a face.

 

[Nikamichi]

Failure.

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: Plasdom
I forget people's names too easily. I can forget a person's name a few minutes after meeting them. Seems unnatural. However, I have a hard time forgetting a face.

same thing happens to me.

 

[Savij]

Repeat their name to them when they tell you, and if it isn't common then ask them how it's spelled.

 

[Nikamichi]

Originally posted by: Savij
Repeat their name to them when they tell you, and if it isn't common then ask them how it's spelled.

Better yet, write it down.

 

[Taggart]

Originally posted by: Savij
Repeat their name to them when they tell you, and if it isn't common then ask them how it's spelled.

/thread

 

[Coquito]

Originally posted by: Plasdom
I forget people's names too easily. I can forget a person's name a few minutes after meeting them. Seems unnatural. However, I have a hard time forgetting a face.

I barely know the names of my own family. It took me eighteen years to name my cousins. Another four for my cousins kids. I'm still working on my aunts, uncles, & second cousins.

 

[Savij]

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: Savij
Repeat their name to them when they tell you, and if it isn't common then ask them how it's spelled.

Better yet, write it down.

Yes, that would be, but it's not always feasible. Make sure you look the person in the eyes and think about their name as you repeat it. The trick is to really concentrate on the name instead of tossing it into your head as just another name.

 

[Nikamichi]

Originally posted by: Coquito

Originally posted by: Plasdom
I forget people's names too easily. I can forget a person's name a few minutes after meeting them. Seems unnatural. However, I have a hard time forgetting a face.

I barely know the names of my own family. It took me eighteen years to name my cousins. Another four for my cousins kids. I'm still working on my aunts, uncles, & second cousins.

Lordy, what did those pina colada's do to you???

 

[Coquito]

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: Coquito

Originally posted by: Plasdom
I forget people's names too easily. I can forget a person's name a few minutes after meeting them. Seems unnatural. However, I have a hard time forgetting a face.

I barely know the names of my own family. It took me eighteen years to name my cousins. Another four for my cousins kids. I'm still working on my aunts, uncles, & second cousins.

Lordy, what did those pina colada's do to you???

It was the coquito. Good old rum does the same trick no matter how it's poured.
I have alot of family. They slur when they drink.

 

[FoBoT]

same here, but i don't see it as much of a problem

 

[shopbruin]

*taken from blast from the past*

"my mom says if i use your names right after meeting you then i am more likely to remember it!"

 

[Savij]

If you need to remember it for more than a day, write it down and write down a comment about that person when you get a chance:

David - Tall guy who works at pants.com

 

[Steve]

Give them nametags. Or nicknames.

 

[bonkers325]

you have no honor. seppuku. now.

 

[Savij]

Actually here's a trick that might actually work for you. Sometimes I picture their name spelled across their forehead letter by letter. Make sure you visualize the letters individually. I use it for difficult to remember names, but it should for any name.

 

[Steve]

Originally posted by: Savij
Actually here's a trick that might actually work for you. Sometimes I picture their name spelled across their forehead letter by letter. Make sure you visualize the letters individually. I use it for difficult to remember names, but it should for any name.

Or label them with a Sharpie.

 

[Savij]

Originally posted by: sm8000

Originally posted by: Savij
Actually here's a trick that might actually work for you. Sometimes I picture their name spelled across their forehead letter by letter. Make sure you visualize the letters individually. I use it for difficult to remember names, but it should for any name.

Or label them with a Sharpie.

Doctore -Congratulations, It's a boy! Wait, what are you doing?!
Dude-Relax, i'm just writing his name on his head so I can remember it.

 

[bctbct]

I think you have to fucus on something for a least 18 sec. for it to be stored to long term memory.

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: Plasdom
I forget people's names too easily. I can forget a person's name a few minutes after meeting them. Seems unnatural. However, I have a hard time forgetting a face.

Plasma, you've got to work on that problem. It's serious.

 

[Rastus]

I'm exactly the opposite. When I am introduced to someone, the name is with me forever. However, if I see the same person the next day, I can't remember who it is. I take great pains to study peoples' faces when I meet them.

 

[Plasdom]

Originally posted by: jadinolf

Originally posted by: Plasdom
I forget people's names too easily. I can forget a person's name a few minutes after meeting them. Seems unnatural. However, I have a hard time forgetting a face.

Plasma, you've got to work on that problem. It's serious.

rimshot

 

[Tbirdkid]

alot of us are like that...