忘记朋友的名字该怎么办?

You meet someone whose face is familiar, but you can’t remember their name. Not to worry, help is at hand.
你会遇见一些人，他们的面孔你很熟悉，但是却无法想起他们的名字。这时该怎么办？不要担心，马上告诉你如何做。

Step 1: Tell the individual you remember their name
Tell them you remember their name, but are stumped at the moment — just drawing a blank.
第一步：告诉对方你记得他的名字
告诉对方你记得他的名字，但是暂时缺想不起——只是暂时大脑中没有印象。

Tip:You might also say something like, “I keep wanting to call you Tom, but that doesn’t seem right.”
小贴士:你也许可以这样说：”我总是想管你叫汤姆，但是这看起来不合适。“

Step 2: Exchange business cards
Tell them you’d like to exchange business cards, and then get their name from the card.
第二步：交换商业名牌
告诉对方你想和他交换商业名牌，这样能从名牌上找到对方的名字。

Step 3: Praise the individual
Praise them for being able to remember your name, while explaining that you lack such a gift.
第三步：赞扬对方
赞扬对方能记住你的名字，同时解释你缺乏这方面的天赋。

Step 4: Ask for their last name
Ask for the person’s last name on the pretense that you forgot it. They will probably give you their first and last names.
第四步：问他们的姓
问他们的姓来掩饰你不记得对方的名字。他们很可能会将姓和名字都告诉你。

Step 5: Introduce them to someone else
Introduce them to someone whose name you do remember. They will probably say their name as part of the introduction.
第五步：将对方介绍给别人认识
将对方介绍给你认识的人。他们很可能在你介绍时报出自己的名字。

Tip:If you’re with someone else, say, “This is my friend, Mary….” and then trail off. They will have no choice but to introduce themselves.
小贴士:如果你和别人在一起，可以这样说：“这是我的朋友玛丽……”，然后停顿下。这样对方只能介绍自己。

Step 6: Ask the person's name
Ask the person their name if all else fails. Just be up front and say, “I’m sorry, I don’t recall your name.” Pay attention this time, so you don’t forget again!
第六步：直接问对方的名字
如果这些都不管用，那就直接问对方的名字。要直截了当第说“很抱歉，我记不起你的名字了”。但这次一定要留心，千万别再忘记了。