Question: There’s a new boarder in our barn. I’ve met her twice, and we’ve chatted about our horses, etc. Yesterday, I was introducing her to one of the trainers, and I completely blanked on her name. It was so embarrassing! What should you do when you’ve made yourself look like a complete goofball?
Answer: I’ve done one better. There’s a trainer that works at my old barn that I have repeatedly introduced to others as Laura, even though I know darn well her name is Andrea. Yet, Andrea still speaks to me. Why? The self-flagellation helps, but this scenario also calls for a sincere apology.
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