I developed a pre-rehearsed self-deprecating “I’m so sorry what’s your name again, I always forget and then it’s always too long after meeting to ask haha arent i brave and honest for saying so” kinda speech. And it’s literally always met with a “haha I’m the same way, my name is…” or “thank god I’d forgotten yours too!”. (this rec may only work on British people? I’m not sure).
Mar 6, 2024

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universally applicable! can't agree more, just own it
Mar 6, 2024
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This is a good one. My conundrum was in an interview where I was scared to admit I didn't remember the main guy's name from the first meeting hahah
Mar 6, 2024
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theclack ah i see, I guess you’d probably want to remember this one, especially if the same person has previous seen your teeth disintegrate.
Mar 6, 2024
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mouse Oh yeah, that's the one 🫠 They probably just had me in for a second one to make sure I was ok
Mar 6, 2024
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works in america too i love doing this, it puts everyone at ease i feel!
Mar 6, 2024
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If you don’t say it your brain won’t think you need to know it. make sure you repeat it back and ALSO use it in conversation at least once
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