Plus, they're human beings. You CAN actually be nice to people without any ulterior motive!

Til that comments have to accomplish something, I have hereby accomplished making a bunch of strangers aware of my musings on above subject.

This!

As a Network Technician at a huge University, I approve this message.

And 1 second later I have already forgotten both names...

Or you know, you could just tell the truth that you have shitty memory.

Or you could just be honest and tell them you forgot. Lying will come out eventually.

I'm forgetting their name while they are saying it

"No, I meant your last name" - "Same as yours ever since we married, darling"

But then I'm thinking why do you need my last name? It's really not a good cover up. I'd be less offended if you just tell me you've forgotten my name, actually I wouldn't be offended at all if you're just honest with me

And if this person have heard about this trick too, now he knows you have to lie about things as stupid as this...

I once forgot my son’s teachers name and I asked her how her name was spelt. She replied two B’s and two T’s. She was always known thereafter as Mrs BBTT

I tell people ALL THE TIME that I don't remember their name and have literally never had someone be offended. Usually, they are either glad that I'm up-front about it or grateful because they forgot mine too but didn't want to say that.

Then immediately text yourself their name so you won't forget next time you see them coming!

Someone I've worked with for years tried, "how do you spell your name?" I thought it was a clever workaround even though I was annoyed that she still didn't remember. So I gave her a playful ribbing over it and now she finally remembers me!

Really, most people are fine and will understand if you just admit to forgetting their name. It's common for people not to remember names of people they barely know. (Maybe it's more of a problem if you ask for their name repeatedly, but I wouldn't know.)

High school classmate, years later: "Well, I'm married now. His name is [let's say Scott]." Me: "oh, so what's your new name." Her, with a concerned, puzzled look: "It's still Ellen."

My cousin will find that a really weird thing to ask, but I guess I can try it……

HA, nice try but I always forget them even the second time. Slow learner, I guess...

Just ask and explain that however you want to remember anyones name instantly it only occurs in certain situations. Asking for a first name isn't a bad thing, it actually means you care to know people. Forgetting is human, implying you don't forget is just a lack of backbone.

Be truthful, if you forgot, big deal, life happens. It is better to be known for your honesty, than for your cleverness, and deceit.

I laugh every time I see or hear the question, "What WAS your name . . . ?" My name does not change. It is the same as it was before the question is asked. "What IS your name . . . ?"

only works in english. in spanish first name is Nombre and last name is Apellido

But what if when you ask they say their last name too. Then you have nothing haha

I hate that it's considered socially unacceptable to forget someone's name when you don't interact with them on a consistent basis. I'm bad with names in general but even more so at work when I interact with people for about 5 minutes in the hallway only a few times.

I've actually tried this before and it was super awkward. YMMV. Lol.

used it today

I have about 250 staff that have to see me periodically to help with licensing. I see most of them every 5 years, but some have been here longer than my 22 years. If I can't see the name tag, I always ask, "What's your last name again?" I told my bf if I ever don't introduce him to someone, that means I forgot their name.

or do what I do, ask their first name multiple times until you finally remember it

I forget first names ALL the time and ask people what it was again. Simply say, "I apologize, I'm horrible with names and what was yours again?" I've never had anyone be offended, just laugh a little!

Another great trick is ask them how to spell their name. Can be seen as socially conscious that you want to get their spelling right. This only works with names that can be spelled multiple different ways though.

Genius

Doesn't work for me.... We don't have the culture of " last name calling ", we mostly use 1st and 2nd name, last names are only on cases of being extremely formal.

I used to tell people "I'm just going to call you number seven from now on because it's shorter than your name" and they'd go "No it isn't" Me, clapping with each syllable "Num-ber se-ven" Them, responding in kind "Jess-ic-a" Works every time.

How much for a gallon of milk from July?

*offers around the scissors*

If you're speaking to a large group of people and dont know where to look, just look at a point over everyones head out past the back row.

I almost always check for codes, not once the code I found worked.

Do you mean before or after I remove the bookshelf?

Do I have to do this in toilet or any teeter totter would do?

We always had essays with minimum word requirement. :D

This is even more useful in an airport. I saw someone taking photos of the connection gates and gates map and scoff to myself "ppfft that's what the app is for", just to have the app stuck and nearly missing my flight

Fertilizer is cheaper than beer.

Just don't flush them!

Why do I see so many posts about adults at work who behave like teenagers in highschool? Grow up.

What happens to 'imagine them naked?'

Now THIS is the kind of cheat code I was hoping for!

And if you don't have a dog.

This thread sure is strange.

I think unwritten rule is arm rest for the middle seater.