I’ll never forget my first night in Anchorage with HAP, you went around the room and named every single person you had met just that morning. It made a huge impression on me and I strive to develop that same ability. Still working on it, though. 🤣
Thank you for another thoughtful post Michael. It’s easy to assume someone like you just has a natural talent for remembering names. But, you’re just like the rest of us who have to work at it. And it’s so important to do so! I do have an unrelated question for you: is it possible to read your previously posted blogs? Do I need to get the Substack app to do so?
This really resonates with me..as a regular practice I make an effort to greet any restaurant server by name when we are out, greet grocery store personnel by name as I shop, make eye contact with the cashier and say their name on checkout. To some it may be a small and insignificant thing but you are so right...people react in a more positive and friendly manner when you do so. I find it make a big difference , especially when people feel they are in a 'drudge' job, by saying their name they feel recognized and they should be.
Mel, I 100% agree. I also make an effort to use people’s names and make eye contact. This to me is part of a civil society. I think it’s important to recognize people.
I love this so much. Think I've always been a bit selfish when it came to remembering names, feeling like if I cant remember it means something is off with me. Me. Me. But you've helped me see its not about me at all but about showing caring for others and that THEY matter. I just love this , Michael - thank you for putting your words and wisdom in the world for us!
Such a great read! Presence, practice and patience.
It was the first night of Libby’s and my trip to Greece last September. We were going around introducing ourselves. To be funny or just flip, I said my name is Karen but I also answer to Libby or Lib . Of all the trips my friend and I have taken together, many people never get us straight.
It’s the first thing I do on a group tour, try to memorize everyone’s name.
I’ll never forget my first night in Anchorage with HAP, you went around the room and named every single person you had met just that morning. It made a huge impression on me and I strive to develop that same ability. Still working on it, though. 🤣
The effort is what counts :-)
Thank you for another thoughtful post Michael. It’s easy to assume someone like you just has a natural talent for remembering names. But, you’re just like the rest of us who have to work at it. And it’s so important to do so! I do have an unrelated question for you: is it possible to read your previously posted blogs? Do I need to get the Substack app to do so?
Linda
Hi Linda,
I am so glad you enjoyed it.
You can definitely read the rest of the blogs, over 2 years worth now on the Substack app but should also be able to read on my website.
Www.michaelomordha.com
Hello Michael,
This really resonates with me..as a regular practice I make an effort to greet any restaurant server by name when we are out, greet grocery store personnel by name as I shop, make eye contact with the cashier and say their name on checkout. To some it may be a small and insignificant thing but you are so right...people react in a more positive and friendly manner when you do so. I find it make a big difference , especially when people feel they are in a 'drudge' job, by saying their name they feel recognized and they should be.
Mel, I 100% agree. I also make an effort to use people’s names and make eye contact. This to me is part of a civil society. I think it’s important to recognize people.
Thank you for putting this energy out in world.
I love this so much. Think I've always been a bit selfish when it came to remembering names, feeling like if I cant remember it means something is off with me. Me. Me. But you've helped me see its not about me at all but about showing caring for others and that THEY matter. I just love this , Michael - thank you for putting your words and wisdom in the world for us!
I am so glad you liked it Teresa. And thank you for the restack
Such a great read! Presence, practice and patience.
It was the first night of Libby’s and my trip to Greece last September. We were going around introducing ourselves. To be funny or just flip, I said my name is Karen but I also answer to Libby or Lib . Of all the trips my friend and I have taken together, many people never get us straight.
It’s the first thing I do on a group tour, try to memorize everyone’s name.
I can see the confusion now :-) first impression last :-)