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I have a problem that is getting worse as I get older....remembering names.

I've had close to 3000 students now. Some of them are graduated and have their own lives. They come up to me in the grocery store and say , "Hi Mr. Ives!, remember me?"

I remember every face I ever saw and know instantly if someone was my student, but the name is completely gone. I can barely remember the 100 or so students I have right now.

So I usually end up saying something stupid like, "Of course you were my Math student!" ( Odds of that being right are about 90%) What was your last name again?" (This implies that I remember their first name, meanwhile I'm hoping that their last name will help their first name come to me)

If that doesn't work, I am forced to say, "Oh yeah, and your first name was ....I guess here, usually wrong. Then they get that "hurt feeling" look. (sigh)

So now I've taken to teaching my students to make sure they introduce themselves to me if they see me in the future,

"Hi Mr. Ives, I'm Sally Tsosie, do you remember me?"

Anybody else have a problem remember ing things?

Yes, Jives, I do! Um...At least I think I do...Can't remember for sure.... :yh_think

i can relate Jives...i run into these people in the stores or street or even the jail who say, hey Deputy _____, remember me?? you arrested me! and they look very pleased and proud! it's so embarrassing, so i just say....what were your charges again? are you straight now? :rolleyes:

Jives wrote: I have a problem that is getting worse as I get older....remembering names.

I've had close to 3000 students now. Some of them are graduated and have their own lives. They come up to me in the grocery store and say , "Hi Mr. Ives!, remember me?"

I remember every face I ever saw and know instantly if someone was my student, but the name is completely gone. I can barely remember the 100 or so students I have right now.

So I usually end up saying something stupid like, "Of course you were my Math student!" ( Odds of that being right are about 90%) What was your last name again?" (This implies that I remember their first name, meanwhile I'm hoping that their last name will help their first name come to me)

If that doesn't work, I am forced to say, "Oh yeah, and your first name was ....I guess here, usually wrong. Then they get that "hurt feeling" look. (sigh)

So now I've taken to teaching my students to make sure they introduce themselves to me if they see me in the future,

"Hi Mr. Ives, I'm Sally Tsosie, do you remember me?"

Anybody else have a problem remember ing things?


Sad but true it is a natural part of aging, a little bit of our memory gets erased daily. I wish it was a good excuse to not pay taxes, visit the in-laws, ummm gosh i forgot what else I was going to say.... ahahahahahaha

I never forget a face or a name, but I can never remember where I parked my car...where I put my car keys...phone numbers...what I was going to buy at the store...

*sigh*

Hawke wrote: I never forget a face or a name, but I can never remember where I parked my car...where I put my car keys...phone numbers...what I was going to buy at the store...

*sigh*


Oiy forgetting where your car is OMG I did that when I was 21 and when my father came downtown to pick me up we went out back of the bar and looked around as I was convinced it was stolen and there it was alll alone in the parking lot where I left it. hehehehe

minks wrote: I wish it was a good excuse to not pay taxes, visit the in-laws,


Yeah, that would be awesome if it were socially acceptable!

"Gee LadyCop, I forgot speeding was a crime!"

Jives wrote:

"Gee LadyCop, I forgot speeding was a crime!"
well in that case Jives, carry on....can i get you another beer?

Jives wrote: Yeah, that would be awesome if it were socially acceptable!

"Gee LadyCop, I forgot speeding was a crime!"


Heh heh heh yeah no kidding, but think of all the students say, oh but I "forgot" my homework now just how would that work with you huh hehehehehe

I worked on film crews with upwards of 60 people on set. It took me at least two weeks to know who anyone was talking about. Some people seemed to know everyone's names in two days. I guess they sat and memorized the crew list the first night. I think I was just to busy doing my job. Even so, it takes me a few times hearing it before I remember someone's name.

Apparently if you use their name three times shortly within hearing it you will remember. Frankly, I just think a lot of conversations take place with both parties never really knowing who they are talking to. Makes me feel better to think that anyway.

My job requires me to know all the members first and last names. When I started there, I was horrified! Suprisingly, I learned them fast. Unfortunately, I have to leave myself notes about everything and notes that I left myself a note. I can't remember appointments without writing it down and putting the note on my desk.

Peg, that is what I have started doing! It used to be things went on the

kitchen calendar and that was fine but sometimes I didn't write down

things that would later become important, at least to me. So now I

rely heavily on post-it notes and I keep a notebook handy and write

down everything I can think of that I'll want to remember 6 months from

now!



I don't have a problem really with names but I've never had to meet as

many people as Jives. Just think about it. The kids go and meet what

8 teachers or so? Pretty easy to remember that number. Especially for

younger brains!



I know I'm forgetful and you guys please, if I start repeating posts,

tell me about it wouldja?

;)

valerie wrote: Peg, that is what I have started doing! It used to be things went on the

kitchen calendar and that was fine but sometimes I didn't write down

things that would later become important, at least to me. So now I

rely heavily on post-it notes and I keep a notebook handy and write

down everything I can think of that I'll want to remember 6 months from

now!



I don't have a problem really with names but I've never had to meet as

many people as Jives. Just think about it. The kids go and meet what

8 teachers or so? Pretty easy to remember that number. Especially for

younger brains!



I know I'm forgetful and you guys please, if I start repeating posts,

tell me about it wouldja?

;)


What really amazes me, is how we find in time we have to leave ourselves notes and keep calendars and make lists etc. In all my studing and being educated about ADHD that is exactly what they say to do for the Child with ADHD hmmmm I have to wonder if we all have that to some degree or are our children with ADHD aging faster than we think eeeeeeeeeeeeeek what a thought. Ok just more warped thinking by me.

Hawke wrote: I never forget a face or a name, but I can never remember where I parked my car...where I put my car keys...phone numbers...what I was going to buy at the store...



*sigh*Ditto