I have no idea how it appears to other people but my personal approach is to not say my name or ask for names when I first meet a person.
Unless you have developed the skill to remember names, you're most likely going to forget it in a second--and then you just have to ask for it again later!
Instead, I prefer to have a great conversation with someone and then ask them for their name once I have something to which I can attach it.
I find this reduces the pressure/anxiety at the beginning of a conversation as I can focus on what the person is saying instead of trying to memorise their name.
Well, it's been great talking about succeeding in social situations as an introvert. By the way, I'm Philip, what's your name..?
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I have no idea how it appears to other people but my personal approach is to not say my name or ask for names when I first meet a person.
Unless you have developed the skill to remember names, you're most likely going to forget it in a second--and then you just have to ask for it again later!
Instead, I prefer to have a great conversation with someone and then ask them for their name once I have something to which I can attach it.
I find this reduces the pressure/anxiety at the beginning of a conversation as I can focus on what the person is saying instead of trying to memorise their name.
Well, it's been great talking about succeeding in social situations as an introvert. By the way, I'm Philip, what's your name..?
Michele. Pleased to meet you.
Hi Michele, thanks for helping me out with this demonstration.
Do enjoy the rest of your Hacker Newsing today, I should probably go and do some work. :)