Why is it that I forget peoples names easily?

Question

Why is it that I forget peoples names easily?

I have a very difficult, foreign name, but people eventually learn it. I feel like a retard because I can not remember a simple American name like Mike. What the? I even forget the name of my close friends sometimes. How can I remember peoples names easily? I'm in my teens. Can it be that i let other things distract me at that moment? I should wear my glasses.
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4 minutes ago
It's very embarrassing because I have to ask a million times for a name like Joe. What's up with my head?

2 minutes ago
It happens to me all the time. I should wear glasses. I'm sure the world and my friends have changed these past few years, lol

Answer 1

There are some very good mnemonic devices that can help. I would suggest doing a web look-up on these and find one that seems right for you. And remember when you find one to practice it faithfully. Also remember that you are probably average in the memory department (positive thinking helps memory studies have shown) lots of folks have your kind of trouble with names.

Answer 2

everyone forgets peoples names. My husband never forgets a face but always forgets the name. Wearing you glasses isn't going to help you remember names but you should wear them to see, I work at a school and its hard to remember all the kids names! But I try, if I forget I ask them it,s no big deal and certainly not enough to stress out over.

Answer 3

Because you have ADD and Borderline Personailty and bipolar