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I have an unusual name so when I meet new people my brain focuses on their reaction to my name and how they pronounce it, so I completely zone out when they tell me their name. I might remember it for a short time but almost always I forgot their name if I don’t interact with them frequently.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Honestly I dont for the most part. It takes many meetings for me and I have to specifically make a point to say their name out loud to them. Ive also found doing a doddle of the person helps me remember the face (but i have some level of face blindness so this may not be necessary)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yeah, this has caused many awkward moments, especially at work. Saying their name to them out loud is a good idea, I’ll try that!

[–] hypnotoad 2 points 1 year ago

Use it 2-3 times in the first conversation. Hi name, bye name and maybe something in between. As long as you have enough time and it's natural so you don't come off as a lunatic.

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