Today, a guy from my school came into my work. I know him but I'd forgotten his name. I didn't want to be rude and ask for his name when he probably expected me to know it, so, thinking I was clever, I said, "How do you spell your name again?" His name is Rob. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was entering a guy's number into my phone, and I couldn't remember his name. Embarrassed, I tried to be sneaky and asked, "Can you spell your name for me, please?" His name is Bob. FML
Today, while working as a cashier, a really cute guy came up and said, "Hi Morgan". I freaked out and asked him how he knew my name. He then replied, "You have a name tag". FML
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
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
Today, while not feeling well at work, I had to finish up some papers. I was so out of it, I couldn't remember how to spell my name. I had to improvise by pronouncing each syllable of my name out loud. My boss now thinks I'm a dumbass. FML
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
Today, I was on vacation, when a very cute guy starting talking to me and asked me what my name was. Overwhelmed and stressed out, I blurted out that I didn't have one. FML
Today, I realized that I've been using the wrong name for a coworker for the past 6 months. I just found out their real name when I saw their name tag. FML
Today, I ran into an old friend from college on the bus to work. Having not seen each other in over 10 years, we spent a good 15 minutes talking about our lives after college. At the end, he asked me what my name was. FML
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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Top comments
spoo 24
I always play the "how old are you?". "I dont believe you", "prove it, show me your license". Flattery makes people blind :)
georgejameson 0
Meh - I know a Robb or two. You could have made a semi graceful recovery - "Thought so, but my (fake) cousin has an extra 'b' in his".
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Comments (190)
spoo 24
I always play the "how old are you?". "I dont believe you", "prove it, show me your license". Flattery makes people blind :)
lizzilla8297 2
"I meant your last name."
krazygirl100 9
u stole my idea
Creamysweeps 5
or "Ooh I see cause my boyfriends name is spelt "R-A-W-B" :D
Ckpa23 0
Ask, "what's your name?" Then when they tell you say, "I meant your last name."
awthmt 6
Your supposed to ask "so what's your full name?"
Ilovemusic237 19
That's when you say "No, I meant your LAST name." Then pray that it's not Smith or something simple like that.
cheekytart 0
when you were thinking you were clever you were extremely wrong. infact, i'd say your a ******* idiot.
julian1179 0
well, I've met a guy names "Rhob" so ot still wouldve made sence to ask
Bigelow123 0
I don't think it was bad I've done tht before too OP just didn't want to make the guy feel bad unfortunately it didn't work so well in this case
boydeee01 7
Another " your an idiot" comment using the wrong you're, thus making them the idiot.
maxson_fml 0
#1, that's actually a pretty smart idea, as long as it makes sense to bring the topic of age up
antar_fml 0
he meant you should follow it up with these to cover up the blunder ....
averageirishman 0
or just say you meant his last name
Firetroop 0
His license shows his name too, so instead of looking at his age, you look at his name!
emery52 0
Just go with the "Where do I know you from?"
Tika876 18
LOL forever known as THE SLOW ONE.
loserninja 0
this made me LOL should of tried #1's idea
lesp 6
Just ask him. Most people aren't offended, and if they are then they'll get over it, because it's not a big deal. YDI for trying to be slick when you're not. Most names are easy to spell and will get you a weird look.
gammagamma 2
haha that was stupid YDI for not thinking before speaking
gaby904 0
this reminds me of the King of Queens thanksgiving episode when Doug met up with an old friend at the gorcery store but he has no idea who he is.. and he tries to figure out his name the whole time... I second motion #7, most people aren't offended.. I mean hey, not really your fault if you forget a name!
georgejameson 0
Meh - I know a Robb or two. You could have made a semi graceful recovery - "Thought so, but my (fake) cousin has an extra 'b' in his".