I have this problem where I can’t remember a person’s name until I know some of their story. Even then, it’s dicey.

If I could have a wishlist of information about a person, I’d probably want to know what they do for work, what they do for play, what kind of relationships they have, what kind of education they have, the work and education of their parents, and maybe even grandparents. I’d also like to know where they’ve been in their lives. Maybe politics after that.

What about you? What are the most important things you want to know about a person?

Topics: human behavior, chat, friendship, cocktail parties, serious discussions