Comments on: Fake Introductions

By: Khiem/Ken (DW Coach)

Khiem/Ken (DW Coach) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:37:15 +0000

LOL That was a funny blog.

Sometimes, I’ll just go around the room to ask another person what this person’s name is before I go to the original person and talk to them.

I’ll be honest though. I’ve been making efforts in always remembering people’s names.

By: Curt

Curt — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:41:23 +0000

Yea I forget names all the time. But I will allways rember their face.

By: Reece

Reece — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:40:22 +0000

Great blog, yeah I have been in that situation many times before. Usually when I see someone and I can’t remember their name I’m usually like “Hey man, what’s up?” or “Hey dude!”.

I think a lot of the reason why we don’t remember people’s names is because we don’t really pay attention when they say their name.

When someone tells you their name, look at them and say to yourself “this is Bob” and then get back into the moment and pay attention to what they’re saying.

When they leave say to yourself “that was Bob, I just had a conversation with Bob.” but don’t say this out loud or you will look like a wacko.

By: Wei Ming

Wei Ming — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:29:33 +0000

This is fun! I usually just tell them the truth… and if it’s possible, I’ll give them nicknames. I’ll use this method next time.

By: Coach Kimberly

Coach Kimberly — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:38:25 +0000

This is so true! I never forget a face, but somehow names can be tough. I know this is because I’m a visual learner and I don’t remember things when they are said as much (auditory). A technique that was once taught to me is to say their name again as you shake their hand and look up subtly to visualize their name. This supposedly transfers to the part of the brain that remembers visually. It does work when you focus.

All in all though it does mean so much when you remember someone’s name as it translates to that you are paying attention. And men…women LOVE that!

By: kismet

kismet — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:09:57 +0000

When I met my new friends, I said my name but also gave a nickname which needed explanation. Then they start asking questions about my nickname or making me nicknames. The result is I’m remembered with either names the next time they see me

By: Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:40:37 +0000

Marina
I knew you would like that one…

By: Taras

Taras — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:28:00 +0000

lol, never really contemplated the fake introduction before…

By: Marina

Marina — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:14:11 +0000

Sneaky Sandra but so true. It’s a great way to get a feeler if you are interested in someone and not sure if you want to be all blunt asking them.

By: Marina

Marina — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:12:43 +0000

I find I forget names when I can’t easily relate it to someone else I know. Being a Dane so many names over here I have never heard before, for some reason it appears harder to remember them. Most of the time I just honestly say I don’t remember their name and apologize in advance that I most likely will forget it again. Have used the friend bailout/introduction before and it works as a charm.

My biggest issue is big more formal parties, I get quite shy and my husband always had a blast “dissapearing” and having me introduce myself to everyone. So much for a wing buddy there. He would too have me do a “friend” bailout as he knew so many and they always remembered his name but he had forgotten theirs.

Justin to repeat your name in a sentence is great too for others as it gives them a chance to remember your name. Likewise repeating the other name of the person you are talking to helps you remember their name better.