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Do people actually get upset if you forget their name? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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If so, does that mean people actually remember a persons name & face after only one encounter?!

If not, why do we pretend they will be upset, and try to hide the fact that we forget an unfamiliar name?

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[–] foggy 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Toooatally depends.

How did we meet? Was it at a bar during a bar crawl, and I was one of 9 people you were quickly introduced to?

You not remembering is a 0/10 faux pas.

It's a wedding. I'm a groomsman. Idk any of the other groomsmen. I forget one of their names (let's say there's 3 others): 2.5/10

Let's say the all forget mine: 4/10

We went to college together. It's been 15 years. We had some of the same friends but didn't ever exchange numbers, despite being in relative close proximity for the better part of a year.

You not remembering is 5/10 faux pas.

Those same groomsmen have forgotten my name for 2 days in a row. 7.5/10.

I am your ex's former room mate. He's your ex because we hooked up. Y'all dated for like 6 years.

You not remembering is probably a psychological measure of protection, but is also a 8/10 faux pas.

I am the father of your child. We have are married. We have a house in our name together.

You not remembering is a 11/10 faux pas.

Hope this helps 🙂