Reply #23: Introduction: "Hi - you don't remember me, do you?" [View All]

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My usual reply: "Nope" and walk away.

Or acquaintances who approach you at a party or other function, saying "Hi, Pattie! Remember me?" I am dreadful with names, and need all the help I can get. I always introduce myself with "Hey, Bill! It's Pattie from (wherever)". That allows them to say "Oh, of course I remember you!", even if they don't.

I was at a funeral recently and ran into a girl from college who I couldn't stand back in the old days. My opinion of her went up 50 points when she stuck out her hand and said "Pattie, it's Sue Jones - I was Sue Smith back in college." Jeez that's such a relief.