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Six Tips for Coping with the Fact that You Don't Remember Someone's Name.

By Gretchen Rubin on September 25, 2009 in The Happiness Project

If you’re like me, you sometimes have trouble remembering people’s names, or even how you know them. A few years ago, while at a chaotic birthday party for a three-year-old, I was on the brink of going over to some little kid’s father to say, “I think we went to college together.” Turns out it was Dylan McDermott! Read More

I often use "Remind me of

Submitted by Jamie on September 27, 2009 - 4:32am.

I often use "Remind me of your name again?" It feels very sincere.

If I am fortunate enough to have someone who warrants an introduction, the one-sided intro works like a champ.

Thanks for the information!

Great post

Submitted by MarkRight on October 25, 2009 - 7:53am.

Cool post you got here. It would be great to read a bit more about this matter.

Helpful post

Submitted by Life Quotes on January 15, 2012 - 4:02pm.

I liked this article. Short one, yet very helpful.

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Gretchen Rubin is the author of The Happiness Project, a book and a blog about her adventures learning to be happier.

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