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“#The most embarrassing thing to forget, according to research<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

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June 29, 2020 |<\/span> 2:21pm <\/p>\n

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\n Forgetting someone\u2019s name after being introduced to them is more embarrassing than forgetting a significant other\u2019s birthday, according to new research.<\/p>\n

The survey of 2,000 Americans (aged 35 ) found 32 percent believe forgetting someone\u2019s name is the most embarrassing blunder \u2014 more so than even forgetting a partner\u2019s birthday (22 percent).<\/p>\n

Respondents were given a list of forgetful moments and asked to select which they would find the most embarrassing \u2014 and results found failing to remember an anniversary rounded out the top three (21 percent).<\/p>\n

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Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Natrol\u2019s new Cognium Focus in advance of National I Forgot Day on July 2, the survey looked beyond moments that might fluster or leave us feeling MIF\u2019d and delved into how forgetful we are, potential reasons why and the effect it has on our lives.<\/p>\n

Results found the average respondent draws a blank about six times a week \u2014 adding up to 332 forgetful moments per year.<\/p>\n

And these hundreds of little moments can cause problems: A quarter of respondents (24 percent) have had a falling out with a friend or family member, while 17 percent have actually been broken up with for forgetting something.<\/p>\n

To stop a disaster like that from striking, 43 percent have lied after forgetting something, in an attempt to cover their mistake.<\/p>\n

The survey found over half (56 percent) of respondents consider themselves forgetful \u2014 and 66 percent said they\u2019ve become more forgetful in the past decade.<\/p>\n

Forty-five percent said their age has contributed to their increased level of forgetfulness, but that\u2019s not the only factor.<\/p>\n

Respondents also blamed the need to constantly be multitasking (38 percent) and modern technology<\/a> (33 percent) as reasons they\u2019ve become more forgetful.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile technology has made people\u2019s lives more convenient and accessible, it has also overloaded them with never-ending to-do lists to manage and keep track of,\u201d said Harel Shapira, Director of Marketing at Natrol. \u201cTechnology and continuous multitasking impacts our brains, it clogs them and affects people\u2019s short-term memory.\u201d<\/p>\n

The survey backed that up: 61 percent admit to not remembering things as well when they multitask, but 54 percent still said they\u2019re always or often multitasking.<\/p>\n

Multitasking and technology go hand-in-hand and can lead to multitasking-induced forgetfulness. The survey found 66 percent of respondents use their cell phones to help them remember things \u2014 and of those, 77 percent would be at a loss without their phone.<\/p>\n

But the amount of information available through technology can be overwhelming, as 65 percent of respondents agreed with.
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\nStill, in good news<\/a>, 43 percent are taking steps to improve their memory.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur daily lives have become more unfocused, busy and chaotic than ever before. With so much on our minds, we need solutions to keep us on track and manage all the moving parts,\u201d said Dr. Mike Dow, Ph.D., Psy.D., \u201cBrain overload can lead to a lack of focus and cause us to become more forgetful\u2014but using products like Natrol Cognium can help improve memory and recall so your mind stays sharp.\u201d<\/p>\n

Top forgetful moments experienced by Americans<\/strong><\/p>\n