Name anxiety.

Why can't I remember people's names?

I was getting onto the bus today and introduced myself to the driver- she told me her name, Sue, I think and now we're on our way to our game.

I sure hope it's Sue, at least, because that's what I've been calling her since.

What's that name self-doubt feeling all about? Why can't I focus for the ten seconds it takes to exchange formalities? The only reason I can come up with is being too busy or self absorbed. I hope it's the former.

Eeek!

Fancy is protesting the Indian I had for lunch.
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Isrut said…
I do the same exact thing constantly.

May I suggest becoming a major pothead and blaming it on that?

works for me!
gobblesmom said…
me too - i'm so anxious to make sure i don't mess up saying my name (duh!) that i don't even think to make the effort to remember thiers.

i was told to repeat their name as you're being introduced "hi, SUE, nice to meet you" or whatever. still doesn't work for me.