I have this situation. I forget names as soon as they are mentioned in an introductiory conversation. i.e. I'm meeting this person first time in my life, I remember everything they tell me, their life story, where they work, and as soon as we exchange names, I forget their name, in a split second. It's been going on for the last 2-3 years of my life. Is this a disease I can blame it on? How can I treat myself? Thanks!
2007-02-18 11:37:49 · 4 answers · asked by c y 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
create names for them when you forget. when you need to talk to someone; instead of saying their name, just say excuse me..., then start the conversation. sir and miss work well in certain situations.
2007-02-18 11:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by Deomotheses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a disease, it's actually common.
Have you ever tried mnemonic (sp?) techniques to remember names? Pay attention to a distinguishing featuer of the person's face or appearence and make up a little association with their name in your head. For example, if you meet a woman with red hair and her name is Rita - think Rita...Red. Or if you meet a guy named Nate with a big nose, think Nose. . . Nate. Or something along those lines.
2007-02-18 11:46:40 · answer #2 · answered by Sass B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can, try and say their name like "Nice to meet you ________".
2007-02-18 11:44:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none I know of,sorry
2007-02-18 11:43:21 · answer #4 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋