Honesty Quote
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Honesty Quote

When you forget, confess and recover; honesty restores the bridge - Dale Carnegie
The core message is that the real damage isn't in forgetting someone's name, but in the dishonest fumbling that follows. Honest admission is the quickest path to repair.
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Wise advice on correction

If you miss the name, ask again at once; courage saves memory - Dale Carnegie
The core message is that the momentary awkwardness of asking for a name again is a tiny price to pay for the long-term gain of remembering it correctly and building a genuine connection.