'Why aren't people called numbers...morning 62, how are you 71?' blog discussion

Nile

A guy I used to know at work used to always say "Number one son" and "Number two son" when he talked to us about his family.................I never heard him use their real names when he was talking about them.:D

I understand your frustration Martin. I'm usually pretty good at remembering people's names but there are limits.

I've been at sporting events where dozens of players arrive to register before playing. Some of them look really hurt when I ask them 'please tell me your name'..............when I've known them for years.:o They just couldn't put themselves in my position, where I'm faced with a massive queue of people who I'm supposed to get everyone's name correct.:o

I understand what it feels like for you. We all know you. You're that MoneySavingExpert bloke Martin Lewis who we've seen on the telly...................but how can you be expected to remember our names when you meet us?;)

In your shoes, I would be upfront and honest with people...................and explain that I struggle to remember names. I'd say to them "Please don't be offended if I can't remember your name, I'm just as bad with some of with my family members":o:D

Mozette

Call everyone darling, love, chick, sweetheart, etc and you're sorted.

Some of the names I'm called, most things would be an improvement!

Owain_Moneysaver

Eric_Pisch wrote: »

simon pears

Close but no coconut; you forgot the miriam pertarquin VAT

Owain_Moneysaver

Nile wrote: »

I've been at sporting events where dozens of players arrive to register before playing. Some of them look really hurt when I ask them 'please tell me your name'..............when I've known them for years.:o

"Remind me how you spell your surname":cool:

"s-m-i-t-h"

"Oh right, not with a y or an e then".:o

Sagz_2

Just wondered..................

Would a short person be known as 148267.5?

cit_k

We are referred to as numbers in many a computer database.

Eric_Pisch

Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »

Close but no coconut; you forgot the miriam pertarquin VAT

doh :mad: .

thebigbosh

A lot of people in the Spanish speaking world are called 1 (Juan). hehehehe

thebigbosh

And some famous folk:
Johnny Five
Seven of Nine
Ben 10
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Any others?

JimmyTheWig

Norbertsmum wrote: »

Just wondered..................

Would a short person be known as 148267.5?

I don't get it...