Do you remember that scene in the movie American Beauty in which Kevin Spacey is at his self-deprecating best?
Guy: Hi, I'm X.
Spacey: Actually, we already met - at that Christmas party last year.
Guy: Ohhhh...
Spacey: Don't worry, I wouldn't remember me either.
Well, something similar happened to me today. The person was Girl In Stat Class, GISC for short.
Me: Actually, I'm headed to X Building in the west campus. I'm in the Industrial Engineering Department, you know.
GISC: Oh, then you must me knowing C...
Me: (sigh) Yes, you already told me, she's your neighbour.
I nearly wanted to add, "Yeah, I wouldn't remember talking to me either."
But it's even more sad because I'm quite sure I've done the same thing to other people on many an occasion. I just have a terrible memory for people-related things. In fact, I'm a terrible people-person, period. But that does not excuse such behaviour, now that I know how it feels to be at the receiving end.
Moral of the story? Pay attention to people. Be a better listener.
Hopefully I have learnt my lesson!
Cheers,
Prashanth.
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Oooh!!! I'm really bad at remembering names and faces too! But i'm trying to get better...not made much progress though!
Good listeners are few and far in between. Its always a work in progress!
what abt digits?
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Remembering always tend to be assymetric. The person who you most want to remember you, is least likely to.
This is especially true with important people.
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