my favorite thing to do is say "hi, _name_" to my students when they walk into my discussion section! they always seem a little surprised, and it reminded me that that personal connection/moment of being known matters. want to make a point of doing it in everyday life to friends too 🩷
when you guys don’t know each other that well, or maybe have only met between one and five times.
It shows them you’re awake, alert and oriented, and know who they are! Then maybe they’ll ask for your name if they forgot it too.
