when to use names?

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Does anyone here have a problem with using peoples' names during conversations or when saying hello? I find it really hard to remember them or know when to use them- most of the time it sounds so artificial or unecessary when I try, even though it makes other people sound friendlier when they do. Is it really such a big deal to use names? Are there any parts of a conversation when names should be used? Also, if you're approaching a group, should you say hi to everyone individually or just 'hey guys' and leave it at that?

I don't have a problem with it.

Tim

I know what you mean. I think when you approach a group, yeah just say "hey guy's". Its best not to try and think about it, and just let it happen naturally. Usually my biggest problem is forgetting names

I am good at remembering names online (associating actual names with user names). I have never been quite as good remembering names face to face. However, if I remember a person's first name, I generally use it from time to time. At the college where I work, I, like most professors, call everyone, including the college president, by first names. My students, however, call me, Dr.

Im not very good wid names so wid males i say alrite me ol china n 4 females alrite treacle i tend 2 use a bit of slang n it works 4 me.

I've always had an unexplainable aversion to calling anyone by name. Talking about them, no problem. Talking to them, I will avoid it if possible.
I've gotten a little better over the years, but it's still there.

I don't particularly like people calling me by name either, sometimes. I'm fine with "hey you". I guess I just like being annomyous or something.

I never really use people's names when talking to them. I've been stuck in situations where I couldn't find a way to explain it...

I'm useless with names, I forget them all the time.
I always feel uncomfortable using them.
I can get them wrong; to my spectacular Embarrassment.
I can be left without speech when I cannot find the one I want in my mouth.

I'm okay at remembering names. I know 200+ kids in my school alone by name, so it's clearly not an issue. I never really have a problem with when to use their names in a conversation, though if it's someone new whose name I don't know, I just refer to them as "s/he" or "you" until I find out.

I never used to say anyone's name unless trying to get their attention or communicating through text.

A few years ago, someone told me she thought I disliked her because I never used her name.

Since then, I've tried to make sure I greet everyone by their name, unless they are in a group, in which case I just say "Hi" or "Hey".

I hardly ever refer to people by name. It just feels awkward. So I never use their names and often don't ever learn them. When I do, I usually forget anyway, unless I really get to know them. But I feel bad about knowing, so I'm always listening for it because I know that other people use names when I wouldn't.

No. In fact that's usually how I greet people. They say "Hey Mike." and I reply, "Lowe" or whatever their name may be.

I usually only call those closest to me by name.

I dont have a problem remembering names or using them in conversation
xx

I always forget names . usually I just call someone sir, or ma'am. and my to friends, I just say hey

If you say hi to someone without saying their name, they will think you don't know their name and think you don't see them as your friend. You should try to remember names of people you want to be friends with and always say their name when you greet them.