Nope.

I will simply never refer to that person by name ever again.

No, but I find its helpful to tell the person honestly that youre bad at remembering, and to say it a few times.

Also i started a note file on my phone where i jot names soon as i can. Just started doing this in my new building.

I write their name and a quick descriptor. It has worked ok so far.

I’ve not cracked it in any way that’s helpful as it’s super situational. I find that when other people say a persons name, I have a better chance of remembering it. Like at the dog daycare I take my dog to, I’ve slowly learned the staff’s names from hearing other staff members talk about them or mention them in some way.

Best I can do is say their name back to them, it works some of the time, but I dont generally remember to do it.

Truthfully? It’s not a thing i think can be easily mastered for some people. Myself, i just try not to be embarrassed and just be honest i am bad with names from the beginning.

“I’m so sorry, im so bad with names, i may have to ask you a few times!” And even in professional work i have luckily had no one be unreasonable about it.

I understand that’s probably area specific, but i also learned my family made a bigger deal about it than really matters professionally, and that confidence, even when you have memory issues, seems to help smooth over things.

It also took being homeless and being unable to focus because of that, it was learn to laugh it off and make it known to those around me i wasnt going to be shamed or anxious about my own mistakes. (Even if i am a lot behind my mask, i do my best not to show it).