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It's nice to remember names, but remembering names comes with a cost (time and effort consumed). I think that it's usually sufficient to smile and say thank you
by dennisgorelik 16y ago
It's nice to remember names, but remembering names comes with a cost (time and effort consumed).
I think that it's usually sufficient to smile and say thank you to cleaning lady. If there is additional genuine reason to chat with cleaning lady a little bit more -- then sure -- remembering her name would be obvious next step.
- TomOfTTB 16y agoI don't think remembering everyone's name is the point in that the professor doesn't say "in your life you'll meet many people" he says "in your careers". I think the point is realizing there are people who might be lower in the org chart who still serve a vital purpose and deserve your respect. Because even the CEO couldn't get his job done if there wasn't a cleaning lady. So the very least you can do is to dedicate yourself to knowing the names of people who actually contribute to your success.
- hugh3 16y agoBecause even the CEO couldn't get his job done if there wasn't a cleaning lady. Sure he could -- he'd just have to do it in a dirty office. Or maybe clean it himself once in a while.
- dennisgorelik 16y agoI respect almost every working person. That does not mean I should remember names of all of them. Even if I wanted -- I cannot -- there are more than a billion such people.