3 comebacks to use with someone that says nice to meet you yet you’ve met multiple times.

3 comebacks to use with someone that says nice to meet you yet you’ve met multiple times.

There are various reasons why people might forget an encounter from simple forgetting to cognitive capacity and it’s actually pretty common. This post is for those encounters where you’ve met someone multiple times not just once or twice and they still “don’t” remember you.

-You’ve said that before. Nice to see you!
When someone does this as a subtle power move their goal is to make you feel small or question your worth. By pretending not to know you, they’re subtly asserting their dominance or superiority.These actions are more about their insecurities and need for control than you - so don’t take the bait. This phrase is direct and notes that the person has said the same thing before, acknowledging their attempt to avoid recognition. It subtly shifts the power dynamic by reminding the other person that they’re not fooling you and it’s a subtle way of calling them out while maintaining a polite tone.

-Nice to meet you…again.

This phrase effectively calls out the person without causing unnecessary conflict or drama. This clearly communicates that you recognize the other person and their attempt to avoid acknowledgement. Instead of explaining who you are again for the third time to someone who isn’t reciprocating, act as if you didn’t notice the behavior.

-Greet them before they can say it. “Hi (name), nice to run into you again.

This strategy is disarming because you cut off their chance to feign surprise or ignorance, leaving them in a position where they have to respond authentically, either by acknowledging the interaction or awkwardly trying to backtrack. By taking the initiative and being direct, you can effectively address the situation and prevent future instances of this happening again.