12-16-2011, 11:08 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Victoria
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Etiquette help: I know you but forget your name
Hey CP,
So I'm back in my home town (Victoria) after 10 years away. I'm running into a lot of familiar faces that seem to know my name. The problem is I can't seem to remember these people's names or where I know them from.
How do I engage in conversation with them without insulting them because I have no idea who they are.
So far it's been an awkward "Hey what's up...." while moving along like I have somewhere important to be.
Any suggestions?
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12-16-2011, 11:17 PM
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Norm!
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Bring you're girl friend or a hooker and force an introduction.
This is my b4tch tammy.
and he'll go Hi Tammy I'm
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12-16-2011, 11:36 PM
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Franchise Player
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"I'm sorry but I was in a tragic car accident where my wife died and I suffered major memory loss so please don't be offended, but what is your name?"
"I'm sorry to here that, I'm Tammy. What was your wife's name?"
"Bitch, did you not just here what I just said? I don't remember!"
All problems solved.
Don't forget to open the door for her... The back door.
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12-16-2011, 11:39 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Victoria
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the second I pressed 'post thread' I thought...maybe Friday night isn't the best night for this...
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12-17-2011, 12:20 AM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
Bring you're girl friend or a hooker and force an introduction.
This is my b4tch tammy.
and he'll go Hi Tammy I'm
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This works pretty well.
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12-17-2011, 01:02 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: east van
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I dated a chick for 2 months and hadn't a clue what her name was, got by with darlin, love, dear whatever worked.
Stop being such a light weight
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12-17-2011, 01:33 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Victoria
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Quote:
Originally Posted by afc wimbledon
I dated a chick for 2 months and hadn't a clue what her name was, got by with darlin, love, dear whatever worked.
Stop being such a light weight
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pro tips ITT so far 
These aren't randoms from the past that I want to blow off. They are people that I recognize and want to reconnect with, but for whatever stupid reason I can't put it together where I know them from.
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12-17-2011, 01:50 AM
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#1 Goaltender
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Honestly CaptainCrunch's idea was the best. If someone ever comes up to me at the university or wherever and I have no idea what their name is I get a friend to introduce themselves.
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12-17-2011, 02:09 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary
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Did you have parties and binges with them or have you crammed your mind so full of stuff since then, that you honestly just can't remember?
Being honest with them is the best situation... or if you want to connect with them again to the point of getting their phone numbers, give them your phone and ask them to put their number in as a contact for you- or, just get their number, and then say "I forgot how to spell your name" and unless their name is Joe Smith you should be a-ok.
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12-17-2011, 06:32 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Cambodia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by afc wimbledon
I dated a chick for 2 months and hadn't a clue what her name was, got by with darlin, love, dear whatever worked.
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Mulva?
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12-17-2011, 06:42 AM
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First Line Centre
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Time for a game of who has the worst drivers license picture.
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12-17-2011, 06:53 AM
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I think I've remembered about 5 names my entire life. I never forget a face, I always forget a name.
It's pretty easy to get by, you don't need to say their names 99.9% of the time. When in doubt, throw a buddy in there.
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12-17-2011, 07:16 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Calgary.
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If they are a casual acquaintance (particularly if it has been a number of years), I always just go with the truth. I think honesty is probably good etiquette.
Frankly, I make it about me failing (My crummy memory, or a joke about not being smart enough to remember more than 5 things at once) and ask. Sometimes they squirm a bit, but usually the conversation doesn't miss a beat.
I do this with professional contacts all the time - people understand, we all have close friends, friends, acquaintances, colleagues, and scores of random people in our lives. A name or two are gonna slip through the cracks.
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12-17-2011, 09:54 AM
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Draft Pick
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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You could get them to write down their email address for you or open up a new contact on your phone and get them to enter their own information.
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12-17-2011, 10:02 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Otnorot
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*Point to yourself*: "Me John"
*Point to other person*: "Who you?"
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12-17-2011, 10:27 AM
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#16
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gargamel
Mulva?
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Deloris!
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12-17-2011, 10:51 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Easter back on in Vancouver
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Buddy is their new name.
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12-17-2011, 10:59 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Barnet - North London
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Tell them you tried to look them up on Facebook, but you couldn't get the spelling right.
And hope the guy's name isn't Mark Jones.
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12-17-2011, 11:10 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Easter back on in Vancouver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Barnet Flame
Tell them you tried to look them up on Facebook, but you couldn't get the spelling right.
And hope the guy's name isn't Mark Jones.
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Marc jones?
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12-17-2011, 11:15 AM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Barnet Flame
Tell them you tried to look them up on Facebook, but you couldn't get the spelling right.
And hope the guy's name isn't Mark Jones.
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Or MIKE JONES!
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