This is a true story that happened to a supervisor at my job. She is retired now, but I still think of her often...she had a great sense of humor. I hope you'll share a story of your own if you have the time....
My friend worked at the prison for over 20 years. She had met countless inmates during that time. Fairly often, former inmates would walk up to say "hello" while she was dining out or shopping. Of course, it was impossible to remember everyone, but she didn't want to appear rude. So, she would smile and say "I know your face, but I don't remember your name."
One day, she noticed a bearded man staring at her in a convenience store. He looked vaguely familiar. Sure enough, he walked up and stood next to her. "I thought that was you," he said.
She was just about to say "I know your face, but I don't remember your name." Then she realized: it was her ex-husband! She didn't recognize him with a beard!
My friend worked at the prison for over 20 years. She had met countless inmates during that time. Fairly often, former inmates would walk up to say "hello" while she was dining out or shopping. Of course, it was impossible to remember everyone, but she didn't want to appear rude. So, she would smile and say "I know your face, but I don't remember your name."
One day, she noticed a bearded man staring at her in a convenience store. He looked vaguely familiar. Sure enough, he walked up and stood next to her. "I thought that was you," he said.
She was just about to say "I know your face, but I don't remember your name." Then she realized: it was her ex-husband! She didn't recognize him with a beard!