Questions

1. Is it easy for you to remember someone’s name?
2. What do you do to remember someone’s name?
3. How do you feel when someone can’t remember your name?
4. Do you often forget people’s names?

Sample Answers

Is it easy for you to remember someone’s name? Honestly, it can be a bit of a challenge for me to remember someone's name, especially if I've just met them. I think it's because I'm a visual person, so I tend to remember faces better than names. However, if I make a conscious effort to repeat the person's name in my head or associate it with something familiar, I'm more likely to recall it later on. For instance, if someone introduces themselves as 'John', I might think of a friend or family member with the same name to help me remember. It's a trick that usually works for me.

What do you do to remember someone’s name? When I meet someone new, I try to pay close attention to their name and repeat it in my head a few times. I also like to ask follow-up questions about their name, like 'How do you spell that?' or 'Is that a family name?' This helps me to associate their name with their face and personality. Additionally, I make a mental note of any distinctive features or characteristics that might help me remember their name later on.

How do you feel when someone can’t remember your name? To be honest, it can be a bit frustrating when someone can't remember my name, especially if we've met multiple times before. However, I try not to take it personally and assume that the person is just having a bad day or is preoccupied with something else. I'll often politely remind them of my name and try to make a joke about it to lighten the mood. After all, we've all been there at some point or another!

Do you often forget people’s names? I'd say I forget people's names occasionally, especially if I've met a lot of new people in a short amount of time. However, I've developed a few strategies to help me remember names better, such as repeating the name in my head or associating it with something familiar. I've also learned to ask for clarification or confirmation if I'm unsure of someone's name. It's always better to double-check than to risk calling someone by the wrong name!

Key Phrases and Idioms

to remember something by thinking about it carefully

I made a mental note of the restaurant's address so I wouldn't forget it.

She made a mental note to call her friend back later.