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submitted 2 years ago by Quasar@lemmy.fmhy.ml to c/adhd@lemmy.world

I have an unusual name so when I meet new people my brain focuses on their reaction to my name and how they pronounce it, so I completely zone out when they tell me their name. I might remember it for a short time but almost always I forgot their name if I don’t interact with them frequently.

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[-] apepi@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Repeat their name a few times. Intentionally use it in sentences.

Also just accept the awkwardness and ask people their names later. No one cares. It's fine.

this post was submitted on 13 Jun 2023
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