Like how straight her teeth are? Anyway, my question was:
Dear Hobo Siren,
There is a woman I see occasionally because she is a substitute teacher like I am. I have known her for years but I don't remember her name. In my head I call her "Wet Head" because her hair is dripping wet when she comes to school in the morning. Seriously, it's like she stuck her head in a bucket right before she walked in the doors. Is there any way I can tactfully ask her her name after all this time without it coming across as totally insulting?
Sincerely,Forgetful
She gave me some great advice. First of all this:
Coming to Hobo Siren with my query was half the battle. She had a few different options for me to solve my problem, and she reassured me that not remembering Wet Head's name is not my fault. I can't be expected to remember the stupid name of every person I work with for five years, now can I? No. I can't.
Like I said, she gave me a few different methods, and was helpful enough to tell me which methods probably wouldn't work. That's a real time-saver.
She was even kind enough to act out the scenarios I might use to tactfully find out Wet Head's actual name using real names so as to make the scenarios even more realistic.
Fool proof! Now I don't have to hide behind doors and sneak through hallways when I see the tell-tale trail of drips indicating that Wet-Head is in the building! I have options!* Thanks, Hobo Siren!
*(I'm just going to call her Jessica)
I watched summers video Edition of ask hobo siren and I instantly knew you asked that question! I'm a loyal reader of your blog and think you are pretty funny! This comment sounds dumb but whatever....ok lol m
ReplyDeleteThanks for these amazing thumbnail images of my blow-up doll face. "Never underestimate the power of suggestion," once said a lonely, single hag.
ReplyDeleteBut what if her name is Elizabeth?
ReplyDeleteEva, is her name Elizabeth? I don't know. I'll call her Jessica and maybe she'll correct me. Of course, now I'm only thinking of her as Jessica so that's all I will call her from now on. Oh well. It's better than Wet Head I guess.
ReplyDeleteBritnie, thank you so much for your comment! I'm so glad you are a loyal reader and think I'm kind of funny! Comment more often, I didn't even know you were out there!
ReplyDeleteI was very sympathetic towards your question; this has happened to me & I'm not even a sub. I'm there at school all the time! Have you thought about asking "wet head" to sign a fake-but irresistible-petition? That way you would have written evidence of her name for the next time you forget it.
ReplyDeleteKerry, that is WONDERFUL advice! A petition! I think I'm going to carry one around with me all the time for when I can't remember a name, "Oh, before I forget, do you want to sign this petition to retain public bathrooms?"
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