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I saw this timely tip in my December issue of Women Business Owners of Prince George's County.

A Friendly Communication
Reminder to Women Business Owners

How many times have you attended an event, only to run into
someone whose face you remember but name you couldn't?  What do you
do?  Do you call them Honey, Sweetie, Girlfriend, or nothing at all? 
Suffice it to say, it's embarrassing.  So let's help each other out. 
If we're not wearing a name tag and we've drawn a blank, here's what we
can do:

• If you're with someone, tell them
  this, "If I don't
  introduce you to the person with whom I'm speaking, introduce
  yourself",
• Re-introduce yourself and give
  the other person an opportunity to introduce themselves; or
• Graciously ask for forgiveness
  and admit you can't remember their name.

Have you ever been on the other side and felt that the
person you're talking with doesn't remember you?

• Do not say, "You probably don't remember
  me." (You're right they don't, that's why we're writing
  this).  Just say, "Hi,
  I'm Jane.  My company is XYZ.  It's good to see you." 
  (Make conversation). 

We
all have full plates.  It's the overload factor.  We are trying to remember
the laundry list of things we have to do to keep the business going.  We
don't need one more thing to add stress.

Let's start practicing now so
we'll be flawless in 2010!

 -Doris McMillon,
Sponsorship Director