Alice McFlurry 
[Whenever I meet another person]
Me: Hi, I’m Alice.
Them: Hi, I'm [name they definitely said but that I didn't hear/retain because I was in panic mode and socially blacked out].
I did this yesterday while meeting a new neighbor, but at least I remember that their dogs are named Biscuit and Bonnie.
RolloTreadway@Alice You remembered the important bit. No need to fuss about the rest.
blueorangeblue@RolloTreadway @Alice that's an easy out; Biscuit and Bonnie and Biscuit and Bonnie's owner
Scary Austin@Alice
Lordy, this is the reason that as soon as I meet a new neighbor, when I go home I *write down* their name with their pet's name. I am guaranteed to remember the dog, and I can remember the person's name because it was next to the dog's on the sticky note. Seriously.
Lordy, this is the reason that as soon as I meet a new neighbor, when I go home I *write down* their name with their pet's name. I am guaranteed to remember the dog, and I can remember the person's name because it was next to the dog's on the sticky note. Seriously.
Shawn Harder@MaryAustinBooks @Alice
Same except I’m using a note on my phone 🤷🏻♂️ I have an easier time remembering the pooch’s name; their human’s name, not so much.
Same except I’m using a note on my phone 🤷🏻♂️ I have an easier time remembering the pooch’s name; their human’s name, not so much.
Yer Pal, Mr. Cuzn Ed (he/him)@MaryAustinBooks @Alice
My wife does the same, but as a running note on her phone. ‘Cause of course she’s got her phone in her hand, so there’s nothing unusual about her glancing at it as someone walks towards her.
My wife does the same, but as a running note on her phone. ‘Cause of course she’s got her phone in her hand, so there’s nothing unusual about her glancing at it as someone walks towards her.
Topaz 🏳️⚧️@Alice
Yeah, the dog's name is Ruby
No idea what the neighbour's name is
The neighbour remembers my name >_<
Yeah, the dog's name is Ruby
No idea what the neighbour's name is
The neighbour remembers my name >_<
James BrittI used to walk around my development complex and see the assorted dog walkers and knew all the dog names and none of the owners. If anyone asked if I knew someone, I would ask what kind of dog they had.
The Lady (La Donna)@Alice This seems normal.
Anna@Alice TOO REAL.
Justin Fitzsimmons@Alice all my neighbours' contacts in my phone are "[pet's name]'s Dad" etc.
Bodling@Alice Try this one weird trick to remember names of people you meet: right when they tell you their name, reach over and scratch the back of their head while saying "what a good boy/girl" then pull a cookie out of your pocket and pop it into their mouth. Guaranteed to work!!
Galbinus Caeli@Alice Most dog owners are fine with being addressed as "Sally's Owner" or whatever