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Who the **** are you?

silly_billy - 11/06/2009 05:08 - United States

Today, I was eating lunch with my wife. We were having a nice time when a man came up to me. He said, "Hey! Bill how are you?" I wasn't really sure, so being polite I said, "I'm sorry, I can't remember your name." He frowned and walked away. It was my company's Chairman of the Board. FML

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lonergirl - 18/02/2015 12:35 - Australia

Today, after being with the company for over 3 years, I realised nobody really knows my name. This was after my boss was walking around a new staff member and couldn't introduce me. Neither could my colleague, who's been sitting next to me for the last 6 months. FML

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I…… - 10/12/2025 20:00

Today, I ran into someone at a party I thought was a coworker and started talking to them about the company we work for. He listened to me for a bit, then said, “I think you think I’m someone else.” I apologized to this total stranger, walked away, and spent the rest of the party avoiding him. FML

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Victoria - 18/09/2019 06:00 - Australia - Perth

Today, while interviewing for a job, I was greeted by the interviewer with a handshake and a greeting of, "Hello Victoria, my name is Bill." I responded with, "Hello. My name is Bill." I think it's safe to assume I didn't get the job. FML

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Dammit Brain - 22/10/2020 20:02 - United States - Fredericksburg

Today, I went on a lunch date with a guy I used to work with. When the conversation got dry, I asked him if he went by “Chris” or “Christopher” these days. His name is Daniel. My brain knew my mistake as I said it. Just when I thought the silence couldn’t get more awkward. FML

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Anonymous - 04/01/2012 03:30 - Canada

Today, as an important meeting with clients was drawing to a close, we all stood up and they bid their farewells. My response was to blurt out, "Hello!" FML

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Anonymous - 09/10/2010 09:41 - United States

Today, I was in the elevator with my new boss. He asked things like "How are you?" "How's your day going?" and "What's for dinner?" I answered everything and tried to make small talk. I then noticed that he was wearing a bluetooth and was talking to someone else. FML

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charitableidiot - 05/06/2014 22:23 - United States - Portland

Today, I went to a fancy charity dinner. I'm a schmoozer, so I decided to introduce myself to someone important. I asked enthusiastically, "So, how are you involved with all of this madness?" He frowned at me. I then remembered that this particular charity assists people with mental issues. FML

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crazyclumzy - 04/02/2010 05:05 - Canada

Today, I had lunch with a coworker, and after having a good talk and enjoying each others company, we got up to leave. Right before we said goodbye, she looked me right in the face and, looking legitimately confused, said, "You know, I really don't understand why no one at work likes you." FML

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Who are you? Who am I?

Anonymous - 05/05/2025 09:00 - Canada - Toronto

Today, I went to the grocery store and saw a guy I thought I recognized. I walked up to him and said, “Hey, are you so-and-so from high school?” He looked at me blankly and said, “Nope, don’t know you.” To cover up my embarrassment, I blurted out, “Well, you should! I was the funniest person in our class!” He stared at me for a second before replying, “OK, I’m calling security.” FML

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Clueless - 21/04/2011 23:49 - United States

Today, at work, we've just hired a new load of people. As an icebreaker, we were paired up randomly and told to learn about our partner so that we can introduce them to the group. I got matched up with someone I've worked with for 4 months. Mid-conversation, I blurted out "I don't know your name." FML

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jennaboo84 0

Thursday 11 June 2009 13:10

Sigh. Easy solution. "Oh why hello! How are you? This is my wife ______" She says hello, goes to shake his hand and he will automatically introduce himself. VERY rarely will this not work.

spillproof 0

Thursday 11 June 2009 12:10

Do you work so far down the food chain that you never met the leaders?

slack3r9 0

Thursday 11 June 2009 17:01

ydi for not know your own companys chairman and fyl cause youre about to be fired, haha

slatertheblob 0

Thursday 11 June 2009 17:04

at least it wasn't you're company's SCAREman of the BOO-ed or you'd have been frightened to death count yourself lucky

iceicekendi 0

Thursday 11 June 2009 17:05

You know what to expect on the next working day. How dumb and socially-retarded.

Dutchie2010 0

Thursday 11 June 2009 17:06

You didn't have to say his name you know. Something like "I'm great and you?" would also suffice.

fortytwo 0

Thursday 11 June 2009 17:37

I love how two faced the community here is. http://www.fmylife.com/miscellaneous/2734791 Almost EVERY person there said, "Oh, you should have just politely asked his name". When somebody here actually DOES that, he is automatically stupid for apparently following our advice. OP, FYL, you do not deserve it.

dontpanic_fml 32

Thursday 11 June 2009 17:44

#18, I got that too. Failed at wording as well...

KhmerB10 0

Thursday 11 June 2009 17:48

someones promotion got slipped away

Jman1906 2

Thursday 11 June 2009 17:55

You don't work with the guy probably, how would you know his name? If he cuts a promotion for that kick him in the balls.

usnwife 18

Thursday 3 February 2011 20:08

If the chairman of the board knew his name, my guess is that he's met him enough he very well should have known who it was!

dg72592_fml 0

Thursday 11 June 2009 18:06

oh mann! but neverrrrr say "i dont remember your name", instead just be like "hey nice to see you, this is my wife ____" and hope he says his name whilst introducing himself to your wife