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Forgot someone's name right after meeting them? A simple way to get out of an awkward situation
09.04.2024 15:42
A poor memory or simple inattention can cause you to find yourself in an awkward situation, forgetting the name of your interlocutor immediately after he introduces himself.
However, does it really matter why this happened?
Instead, we suggest you adopt a clever trick that will become your lifeline in such a situation.
Ask your interlocutor to write down his name in your phone
It is enough to ask a new acquaintance to add his phone number and, of course, his name to your phone book.
The argument is compelling: you want to stay in touch in the future and are afraid of making a mistake when writing.
Ask to share your email address with you
Each of us probably has several email addresses, including a business one. It is usually used to communicate with new acquaintances and contains the owner's first and last name in the title.
Find out your new friend's email address and you will most likely get the information you need about his name.
Include a third party in the conversation
Often new acquaintances occur at various cultural events. These can be film screenings, seminars, parties and any other events with a large number of strangers and a few acquaintances - they are the ones that should be used to obtain the necessary information.
It's simple: you turn to your friend and ask him to introduce himself to your interlocutor. He, in turn, will be forced to state his name again.
Earlier we wrote about why people put off unpleasant things for later .
