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[-] Hazzard@lemm.ee 27 points 11 months ago

Man, one time I ended up volunteering at a weekend youth event, and this other leader they put me in a room with was friends with my wife on Facebook, from college or something, but I'd never met him. Weirdest conversation of my life:

"So, how was your honeymoon in city?" "Oh, really nice. What was your name again?"

I imagine that's what this horror house would feel like. Was a nice guy, honestly. I've since forgotten his name again.

[-] tetris11@hexbear.net 5 points 11 months ago

Isn't that how fight club starts?

[-] davel@lemmy.ml 14 points 11 months ago
[-] Mrkawfee@lemmy.world 13 points 11 months ago

Oh god this is my nightmare.

[-] Black_Gulaman@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 11 months ago

Everyday.. This is me.

[-] blakeus12@hexbear.net 6 points 11 months ago

every wedding or family reunion

[-] DavidGarcia@feddit.nl 6 points 11 months ago

When clubbing I met a guy who told me we went to the same class in HS and apparently we were friends, but I swear I've never met the man in my life. It was a place where a lot of people from my HS hang out, so it's plausible at least.Not sure if he was trolling, but he seemed genuinely upset. One of the most awkward interactions I've ever had.

[-] asteriskeverything@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Are you a woman?

[-] Enigma@sh.itjust.works 6 points 11 months ago

I had a job where I heard at least 50+ different names a day. It got to a point where I’d ask the person their name and immediately forget it. 4yrs later and I have not regained the ability to retain names. It’s so bad I automatically tell people I meet that I will not remember their name unless I hear or read it at least 5 times.

[-] Black_Gulaman@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 11 months ago

My work in a bank destroyed my short-term memory

[-] Black_Gulaman@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 11 months ago

My work in a bank destroyed my short-term memory

[-] somethingsnappy@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago

Patiently waiting for you to post this again.

[-] Harpsist@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

Omg. That sounds like this coffee shop I used to frequent for like 6 years.

There were like 12 regulars who's names I had absolutely no idea..

[-] tetris11@hexbear.net 4 points 11 months ago

I live under the personal opinion that most people lead busy lives, and that over time they forgive/forget every stupid thing I've ever done, in the same way that my brain tries to. But now you pull this.

[-] asteriskeverything@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Thanks I know what I'm going to dream about tonight!

[-] dipshit@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Jokes on you. No one’s in my room!

[-] danc4498@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

This is just going to work

[-] Zacryon@feddit.de 2 points 11 months ago

It's sad that we raise people who are afraid of being honest.

[-] asteriskeverything@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

When it appears it would certainly hurt the other person's feelings?

[-] Zacryon@feddit.de 2 points 11 months ago

Even though that is a noble reason on the first look, I still find it sad and not desirable in most cases. If someone is worried for these reasons to tell the truth, it can make a huge difference on the wording. How you are being honest to someone can significantly impact their reception and thus their feelings in this regard.

An example: "I didn't remember your name, because I don't care enough about you." Versus: "I'm very sorry, it seems I have forgotten your name. What was it again?"

Besides, not remembering names of everyone is something a lot of people can relate to. If you are honest in a friendly manner an invite others to understand you, you may find that most people don't have bigger issues with accepting it. And even if they are not perfectly happy about it, they are usually able to take it.

In cases like remembering names, I think people tend to be dishonest more often because they feel they will be judged for it rather than for them trying to be considerate.

Also, depending on the person, being honest is the most considerate thing you can do for someone. From my experience, there are not many people who prefer liars. (<- This sounds harder, than I mean it.)

[-] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 months ago

And Fox News is constantly playing in the background in every room.

[-] WittyProfileName2@hexbear.net 2 points 11 months ago

If someone corners you like this, do a backflip and then flee while they're still taken aback by your sick flip.

Or smoke bombs, smoke bombs work.

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