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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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
Today, we had an impromptu meeting to get to know the new additions to the team. They asked me to introduce myself. I started a year ago. FML
Today, I got asked, “And you are…?” by a senior colleague while in a morning meeting at work. I’ve been working here for 3 months and I've already introduced myself multiple times to them. FML
Today, my first day at the job, I went up to my coworker and began to ask her name. She cut me off and snapped, “I have a name.” FML
Today, I went to my first day of work in over 2 years. As I approached the boss, he asked me what my name was. Turned out they hired the wrong person. FML
Today, I had the Monday meeting that I have had every week for 8 months. We had new people joining today. One of my bosses went around the room introducing people, and he forgot my name. I've been sitting across from him with a nametag for 8 months. 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, a coworker introduced herself to me and told me she hopes I enjoy my new job. We've worked in the same building for two years. I say hello every time I see her. 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 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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persianjr1 7
that's kinda your fault!! ydi
Jrefinne 7
Why would you be paired with someone who's not new? That seems counterproductive.
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lunaXXdennice 0
oh my gosh haha
Lala7261 0
nice job... I hate people like that... they don't bother to learn oter peoples names.
Vagrarian 2
I've always been bad with names, so you have my sympathy. Just start to say something, then look horrified and embarrassed, and stammer out, "Oh god, I'm so ashamed, I'm blanking on it...what's your name again?" When they say it, laugh, repeat it a few times, and say something like, "I'm so sorry, you must think I'm an idiot, but I've always been bad with names and it's so embarrassing!" Usually by then folks will have forgiven you and moved on and maybe even think you're charming if a bit daffy. And if they don't forgive you, screw 'em.
shakeTHEworld 12
Same with me. I'm also bad at remembering faces. one time, I didn't even recognize one of my co worker in civilian clothes! so fyl.
BobOsso_fml 8
I'm terrible with names and faces. At my job I have vendors I've worked with for months and I don't know their names still. If it wasn't for name tags we wear, I wouldn't know the names of half the people I work with. But YDI as would I if the situation happened to me.
dez63 9
don't sweat it, the school year is almost over and I still don't know half of the peoples names in my classes
belle2113 0
You could of asked "What's your name?" and then the other person would answer offendedly then you could say "No! I meant your last name. I already knew your first name." It's more accepted to forget someones last name:
holagranola 15
pretty sure I've heard this on before !
kathylovesfmls 5
well at least now you know.. :)
OLOLOLOOOO 0
...hired a new ASS-load of people....