| User | Comment |
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LindaH   | | posted 12-Jun-2008 2:36am |
Avoid name calling, and hope someone else says it. |
Melf    | | posted 12-Jun-2008 2:52am |
'Ignore the fact that I forgot their name and carry on the conversation till they get bored and walk away.' |
| CarolL | | posted 12-Jun-2008 3:31am |
When you forget the name of someone you know, what do you call them? |
| CarolL | | posted 12-Jun-2008 3:32am |
Oh, geez, it's you! |
bill   | | posted 12-Jun-2008 8:15am |
I might ask them to remind me... whatever happened to spill out of my mouth... it's not like I have a ton of control over it. |
| judgescratch | | posted 12-Jun-2008 8:17am |
I say, "Hey.....yoouu"
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Galomorro  | | posted 12-Jun-2008 11:24am |
I avoid saying anyone's name, usually EVERY time, whether I know it or not. I just say "Hi." But many times I've forgotten their names. I hate it when they know mine and I don't remember theirs. |
| Biggles | | posted 12-Jun-2008 12:32pm |
I just wouldn't use their name in the conversation. This would only be a problem if there was someone with me and I felt I should introduce them. I try to avoid using someone's name when there's just the two of us talking - it's a bad habit that I picked up working in nursing (where repeating someone's name as you talk to them is actually helpful, especially to maintain the attention of someone who isn't entirely with it but also to ensure you don't forget it and to make them feel that they are being seen as an individual) but outside of a professional setting, I find it really irritating. |
| Cleo | | posted 13-Jun-2008 12:21am |
1) Well, I don't call them for dinner that's for sure.
2) I avoid any name calling at this point.
3) OTHER: I call them Babe or Sweetie
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| Pomeranian | | posted 13-Jun-2008 3:13am |
I don't. |
| they | | posted 13-Jun-2008 9:00am |
Ignore the fact that I forgot their name.
I'm worse at faces. I think I have that upside down face thing. |
| they | | (reply to Biggles) posted 13-Jun-2008 9:02am |
> I just wouldn't use their
> name in the conversation.
> This would only be a problem
> if there was someone with
> me and I felt I should introduce
> them. I try to avoid using
> someone's name when there's
> just the two of us talking
> - it's a bad habit that I
> picked up working in nursing
> (where repeating someone's
> name as you talk to them is
> actually helpful, especially
> to maintain the attention
> of someone who isn't entirely
> with it but also to ensure
> you don't forget it and to
> make them feel that they are
> being seen as an individual)
> but outside of a professional
> setting, I find it really
> irritating.
Me too! I use my customers' names for the same exact reasons.... and I hate it when people use my name a lot when speaking to me, so I would only do it at work.
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| Biggles | | (reply to they) posted 13-Jun-2008 11:19am |
It's funny how many work-related habits you can pick up - I started using the word "pop" excessively - as in "Can you just pop yourself into the chair while we make your bed?" or "Shall we just pop you some clean trousers on?" or "Can you just pop your arm in the sleeve?". I think because it's such a mild word that it made me sound less like I was bossing them around  |
| they | | (reply to Biggles) posted 13-Jun-2008 11:49am |
My company paid a fortune for some other company to come in and train us to become "conversational leaders". We were trained in conversational and information gathering techniques.... just subtle little ways to control the mood and flow of a customer service call. I've always thought my job was an experiment in psychology, and I guess they agreed.
One thing that I have carried into my real life is the "empathy statement". It's really effective. Especially when you don't know what else to say. |
| Biggles | | (reply to they) posted 13-Jun-2008 2:00pm |
What would an empathy statement be? Something like "Oh, that must be very difficult..."? |
| cerealkiller | | posted 13-Jun-2008 2:03pm |
I never call anyone by their name. It's a quirk of mine. I don't think I've called my wife by her name more than half a dozen times in 26 years. I just yell "Hey are you there?". Don't know why I do that. I feel very uncomfortable addressing anyone by their name. On the opposite side when I hear my wife yell out my name (all the time daily) I immediately think to myself "Now what?"
Most of the time if I run into someone it doesn't really matter much if I recall their name since I wouldn't address them by it anyhow.
Weird quirks of CK #547 |
| they | | (reply to Biggles) posted 13-Jun-2008 3:32pm |
Pretty much.
It certainly can be upsetting when such and such happens. It really is aggravating when blah blah blah. etc.
It's funny, because during the training, they provided us with a list of terms that could be used. "Flabbergasted" was one. It became quite the joke..... No one could imagine saying to a customer.... It really is flabberghasting to...... |
| Biggles | | (reply to they) posted 14-Jun-2008 9:40am |
I'm flabbergasted that they would think that was a good idea! |
| JessicaWoman99 | | posted 14-Jun-2008 10:10pm |
No this does not happen to me because I can recognize a person and say their name like Bill or George
any name but Sue |
| JessicaWoman99 | | (reply to LindaH) posted 14-Jun-2008 10:11pm |
> Avoid name calling, and hope someone else says it.
Hi Linda is that you?? |
cloudhugger  | | (reply to Cleo) posted 14-Jun-2008 10:31pm |
> 3) OTHER: I call them Babe or Sweetie
>
I forgot that option!!!!!!!! I did say a nickname thing, but 'sweety' is a good one. |
| LindaH |
Whew. It's a good thing you said something, I would have felt so embarrassed not knowing who I am. |
| JessicaWoman99 | | (reply to LindaH) posted 15-Jun-2008 12:08am |
> Whew. It's a good thing you said something, I would have felt so embarrassed
> not knowing who I am.
Gee I did recognize you not sure who you were at first???? Oh so embarrassing wow |
| kcthedog | | posted 15-Jun-2008 1:27am |
I apologize for forgetting their name and I politely ask them what it is. |
| Gomezy3k | | posted 15-Jun-2008 11:43am |
LOL I just talk normally to them but never say their name... |
| Cleo |
Yeah! I love that OTHER everytime! (((((((HUGS)))) How's life treating you? It's SO HOT here in Murrieta........ 102 here. & 117% in Palm Springs. |
| llamamama | | posted 16-Jul-2008 12:15am |
I don't. I avoid even giving a hint of not knowing their name. And as soon as they leave, I'll remember..always happens..Reminds me of such a time in 9th grade english.. |
