<p>i have the opposite..they can remember mine but i cant remember theirs</p>
<p>I'm really bad at remembering names. It's not that I don't care enough to, I just forget really easily.</p>
<p>I can usually remember exact details of a conversation, remember everything they told me, recognize their face, but I will probably forget their name.</p>
<p>I remember the person, not the label (name) slapped on them at birth.</p>
<p>I suck at remembering names when I need to remember them. I had this guy in my psychology class spring semester and one month after class ended, I saw him at his work. I could not remember his name for the life of me even though I talked to him every single day. I finally remembered the next day. I do feel bad about it, but it's not anything I'd lose sleep over.</p>
<p>Remembering names of people that you are in ONE college class with is hard to do, especially when you don't do anything outside of class or talk much.</p>
<p>I'm probably one of these people-- I don't remember anyone's name. In fact, oftentimes when we are introducing ourselves I completely space out and don't even listen to others. Then again, I space out in class a lot too....People like us do not do this maliciously or anything; it's just we oftentimes don't put in the effort to remember anyone's name because chances are we will never meet again. (My lectures usually have 200+ people.)</p>
<p>I'm really bad with names for the first couple times I meet someone. If I meet someone once, and I'm probably never going to see them again, why would I remember their name unless they did someone really amazing to make me remember them? I don't need all that random crap clogging up in my head. If I remembered the name of every person I've ever met my head would explode. After I've run into you a few times after the first time we meet, I should get your name down though. People don't exactly try to forget people's names, and I agree with kolom that you're way too paranoid that people are intentionally forgetting your name to make you mad/hurt you, because if it's just a random meeting, there's not really any reason to remember a name.</p>
<p>HisGraceFillsMe; your response is rather rude considering your screen name.</p>
<p>u can't always expect ppl to remember you if u just met them once and then see them in a few months or years. I don't think it's rude at all. It's normal to be forgetful.
So you would blame a teacher if s/he forgot your name after you had just one class with him/her and then you see them in another year or so? Keep in mind, you're not his/her only student. They had to remember hundreds of student's name.</p>
<p>Plus you're mentioned they're just ur classmates. So you say you'll know everybody in that 500 people lecture hall? Give me a break.</p>
<p>I sometimes forget peoples names. It is a terrible feeling trying to think about it.</p>
<p>no. you people sure like to exaggerate. i mean real actual classes. like 15 people. i'd know most people's names. well, whatever. i guess it's also an advantage that i know how to make people feel better about themselves and respected. i guess i didn't explain the situation enough. there was this meeting, and someone had just said my name regarding something. and so they all know who i am. but everybody kept referring me to: "what's her face". and the teacher says our names everyday when he hands back papers. and i knew everybody's name at the meeting. but they were pretty rude about my name. sucks that everybody just quickly assumed there was something wrong about me for no reason and didn't even care to ask what the real problem was. these are the people i'm talking about anyway.</p>
<p>mmm..well you didnt explain it in the first place</p>
<p>didnt say anything about class size (most of mine are over 300 anyways), or anything that would inclinate anything thats reasonable</p>
<p>almost every post youve posted has either been edited for insult or profanity, so when things like this make you mad, its good to take a second and just breathe, and dont over react...taking awhile to cool off when you know youre angry is a smart thing to do</p>
<p>also, my class of 15 is my japanese class, and i do admit that i dont remember everyones name in my class even tho we are addressed three times a week for an hour by them...doesnt mean i dont respect them or anything..not at all</p>
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<p>No..my post was rather honest. I don't sugar-coat how I see things just because <em>GASP</em> it might hurt someone's feelings.</p>
<p>I'm seconding the 'get over yourself' mentality.</p>
<p>I have major issues with remembering names. It has nothing to do with the person though... </p>
<p>I'm a bit socially awkward when I first meet someone, so for whatever reason names don't stick since I'm concerned about other things. I can be told a name and 5 seconds later completely forget it because of this (fortunately my awkwardness tends to go away once I really get to know the person).</p>
<p>I've had classes with 15-20 people and not known everyone's name. It happens. My favorite class this semester had 21 people and I could tell you the names of 8 right away, the others I'd have to think about. The 8 are the ones I sit around, hangout with outside of class, or we've worked on a project together.</p>
<p>I have other things to worry about than memorizing the name of everyone in my classes throughout college.</p>
<p>I've been in a small class and I still didn't know everyone's name. My teacher also called out names are he handed back papers, but not many people pay attention to that and try to put the name with the face. </p>
<p>You said that someone knew your name, so it's not like NOBODY knew your name. Once again, people don't say "Ohh, Guy just called her 4321234. OK, she is 4321234." People aren't that observant. If you're that worried about people knowing your name then whenever they say "what's her face", just kindly say "oh my name is 4321234. Sorry if I didn't tell you my name." </p>
<p>It's great that you are able to remember names and you should be proud of that ability, but you shouldn't expect everyone else to be able to do the same.</p>
<p>I'm horrid at names. Seriously, there was a girl on my swim team a couple of years ago that i saw 3 times/week and hung out with frequently, but I still asked her what her name was at least 40 times. No joke. </p>
<p>Pretty much, I never refer to people by their names (unless I'm trying to call them out from far away). I just say "hey," "so.." or go directly into conversation. Eventually I figure I'll learn people's names by osmosis. So get used to it, people not remembering your name is nothing personal.</p>
<p>yeah, man, i wish i could be forgetful with names too. that way i won't feel so bad if someone can't remember mines. this ability is really a curse to me. i've always had a good memory and can remember someone and their features quickly. if i know someone's name, and the next time i see them, their names quickly pop into my head. i guess i'll just wear ear plugs when people's names are called.</p>
<p>There's nothing wrong with having the enviable talent of being able to easily remember people's names. That talent can help you make friends and be well regarded.</p>
<p>What's wrong is becoming insulted and angry when other people forget your name because they don't have your talent for names.</p>
<p>I'd suggest making a catchy phrase to make someone remember you're name. This can be difficult.</p>
<p>4321234,
Actually remembering names, it is a good skill for the future especially when you want to network, etc.</p>
<p>If it's a major concern, wear a name tag.</p>
<p>Professor Walter Lewin (of MIT Physics Video fame) always wears something decorative in his shirt pocket which can be helpful for remembering his name.</p>