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Five For Friday: Nobody Wants This

Five For Friday: Nobody Wants This

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Jeff "fuzzy" Wenzel
November 08, 2024

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Nobody Wants This is an American romantic comedy television series created by Erin Foster. It stars Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, and Timothy Simons and centers on the unlikely relationship between an outspoken, agnostic woman and an unconventional rabbi. The series premiered on Netflix on September 26, 2024, and received positive reviews from critics. In October 2024, it was renewed for a second season.

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In his article, Peter Mukherjee recounts an embarrassing networking experience at a high-profile event at the Ritz Hotel in London. He struggled to remember the name of an important acquaintance. After attempting to conceal his memory lapse, he faced an awkward situation when he failed to make the expected introduction. Years later, Mukherjee learned a clever technique from his mother, passed down from his grandfather, to handle such moments gracefully.

The strategy involves pretending to remember part of a person’s name and confidently asking for the other part. Depending on the scenario, you could say you remember their first name but not the last, or vice versa. This approach makes the forgetfulness seem minor and more forgivable. Mukherjee emphasizes that this method, while a bit of a white lie, is effective, reduces stress, and often amuses the other person. He shares this tip as a practical and humorous way to navigate social situations where names escape you.

Read the full article: https://medium.com/illumination/whenever-i-forget-someones-name-i-always-use-this-brilliant-hack-73386085987b

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