Names goes in one ear and out the other. #Memory #Names #Introductions #communication
27 Oct 2023 · 0 min

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In this brief segment, Tom Krieglstein reflects on a common social experience: after being introduced to someone and hearing their name, many people find that within a few seconds—often 5, 10, or 20 seconds—they cannot recall the name again. He highlights the fleeting nature of name retention immediately following introductions, underscoring a typical short‑term memory lapse in social interactions.










