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I have a date, but I don't know his name!

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TibetanTerrah · 29/04/2022 09:20

The other day I sat in a pub as I was killing time while some work was done in my flat. I got chatting to a couple of guys and gave my number to one. I have totally forgotten his name 😆please help me write a witty text to get it again!

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TibetanTerrah · 29/04/2022 09:21

To clarify, he has since texted me to ask me out!

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burnoutbabe · 29/04/2022 09:23

See if he is in WhatsApp, that gives the name usually

RhubarbFairy · 29/04/2022 09:25

Oh god. Where are you going? If its for dinner, get him to book it under his name. I probably wouldn't ask, I'd just do some quiet detective work on the date.

RhubarbFairy · 29/04/2022 09:26

burnoutbabe · 29/04/2022 09:23

See if he is in WhatsApp, that gives the name usually

This is a very sensible suggestion.

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TibetanTerrah · 29/04/2022 09:40

I'm liking both of these suggestions! Going to check WhatsApp

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Gensola · 29/04/2022 09:42

Ask him how he spells his name?

ButtockUp · 29/04/2022 09:42

Don't ask to spell his name, it might be Jim.

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TibetanTerrah · 29/04/2022 09:45

ButtockUp · 29/04/2022 09:42

Don't ask to spell his name, it might be Jim.

Yeah that could backfire and make me look thick... oh wait I already showed that by forgetting his name!

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ANUsernam · 29/04/2022 09:45

Arrange to have a friend 'bump into' you just as you're meeting him, friend introduces themselves to date, date responds with his name. Sorted.

romdowa · 29/04/2022 09:46

Ask him his name and when he says oh I'm James don't you remember, then you reply oh sorry I meant your last name 🤣

PumpkinsandKittens · 29/04/2022 09:46

Yeh the spelling name thing only works if it’s not Tim Tom, Dave, Jack, etc ... and most people are now aware that’s what people ask when they are unsure of the persons now

ANUsernam · 29/04/2022 09:48

Could also do it by arranging a good time for a phone chat, but you being 'out of the room' when the phone rings, friends answers and asks who's calling before passing it to you as you 'come back into the room'

Shunter350 · 29/04/2022 09:49

Just ask him. Seriously! It wouldn't bother me, I would be thrilled enough that you had said yes to the date.
Good luck and have a great time..!

Babdoc · 29/04/2022 09:55

OP, you bring back lovely memories of when I met DH, in a noisy student bar my first night at uni. I didn’t catch his name, but we were smitten with each other and moved in together 3 days later.
I was getting desperate with the embarrassment of still not knowing his name after living with him for a week. None of his friends seemed to use his name, they just said “Hi, you”.
Finally I was reduced to going through his pockets while he slept. I discovered his student railcard.
His friends had actually been saying “Hi Hugh!” 😂

RiverSkater · 29/04/2022 10:00

@Babdoc that's a brilliant story! 😊

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TibetanTerrah · 29/04/2022 10:01

Babdoc · 29/04/2022 09:55

OP, you bring back lovely memories of when I met DH, in a noisy student bar my first night at uni. I didn’t catch his name, but we were smitten with each other and moved in together 3 days later.
I was getting desperate with the embarrassment of still not knowing his name after living with him for a week. None of his friends seemed to use his name, they just said “Hi, you”.
Finally I was reduced to going through his pockets while he slept. I discovered his student railcard.
His friends had actually been saying “Hi Hugh!” 😂

This is truly amazing @Babdoc and you've made my day!

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MaChienEstUnDick · 29/04/2022 10:08

@Babdoc you're an inspiration to us all! 'Still not knowing his name after living with him' FlowersGrin

MaChienEstUnDick · 29/04/2022 10:09

I realise that does not help the OP, but it gives her a target to aim for Grin

I am actually sitting on the couch on my own giggling away, better go to work!

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TibetanTerrah · 29/04/2022 10:19

Maybe I should see how long I can get away with not knowing his name?

Hes not on WhatsApp... I just know its going to be something like Ben or Joe or Chris so can't ask him to spell it.

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Babdoc · 29/04/2022 10:28

Glad it gave you a chuckle! The uni had messed up DH’s accommodation so he was homeless and sofa surfing his friends. He moved into my room in a university hall of residence, and was an illegal resident for two years. On an all girls corridor!
The other girls were happy to have him there for protection against intruders or to throw out boyfriends who turned nasty. There was another Hugh at the other end of the corridor, who performed a similar function.
DH sadly died young, at 36, but we loved each other to bits for his whole life. It’s been 30 years since he died, and I still miss him - he was an absolute sweetie.

isthismylifenow · 29/04/2022 10:31

Babdoc · 29/04/2022 09:55

OP, you bring back lovely memories of when I met DH, in a noisy student bar my first night at uni. I didn’t catch his name, but we were smitten with each other and moved in together 3 days later.
I was getting desperate with the embarrassment of still not knowing his name after living with him for a week. None of his friends seemed to use his name, they just said “Hi, you”.
Finally I was reduced to going through his pockets while he slept. I discovered his student railcard.
His friends had actually been saying “Hi Hugh!” 😂

This cheered me up. 😀

isthismylifenow · 29/04/2022 10:32

When did he first message you? It must have said something like Hi, this is Tom or something along those lines?

isthismylifenow · 29/04/2022 10:35

Babdoc · 29/04/2022 10:28

Glad it gave you a chuckle! The uni had messed up DH’s accommodation so he was homeless and sofa surfing his friends. He moved into my room in a university hall of residence, and was an illegal resident for two years. On an all girls corridor!
The other girls were happy to have him there for protection against intruders or to throw out boyfriends who turned nasty. There was another Hugh at the other end of the corridor, who performed a similar function.
DH sadly died young, at 36, but we loved each other to bits for his whole life. It’s been 30 years since he died, and I still miss him - he was an absolute sweetie.

Oh Babdoc, I am so sorry.

You did experience true love. I can hear it in your posts.

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TibetanTerrah · 29/04/2022 10:47

Babdoc · 29/04/2022 10:28

Glad it gave you a chuckle! The uni had messed up DH’s accommodation so he was homeless and sofa surfing his friends. He moved into my room in a university hall of residence, and was an illegal resident for two years. On an all girls corridor!
The other girls were happy to have him there for protection against intruders or to throw out boyfriends who turned nasty. There was another Hugh at the other end of the corridor, who performed a similar function.
DH sadly died young, at 36, but we loved each other to bits for his whole life. It’s been 30 years since he died, and I still miss him - he was an absolute sweetie.

Oh I'm so sorry @Babdoc he sounds an absolute gem. As @isthismylifenow says you experienced true love.

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