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Don't be afraid to ask again

Don't be afraid to ask again

Although it might feel terrifying, when you forget someone's name, it's much more shameful to mistakenly call them with a different name. Asking the other person for their name again means that you're trying to do better by that person.
Name = Apology + Detail about the other person + Permission to know their name again

An effective formula for asking for their name again and apologize goes like this: "Gosh, I am so sorry. I was so shocked to find out that you were also a fan of this sports team and it's rare to find fans like us in this area. Can you please tell me your name again?"

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