The very systematic way I saved phone numbers in school. e.g Anu ACC'23

"They will save your name as James ACS'22 😂😂" is what she said in response after seeing my WhatsApp status that I posted of our chat. We shared a love for Anendlessocean's song, Juba, his latest release. and then I posted a snapshot of our chat, buttressing my previous post on recommending the music.

This is the culprit snapshot

Her expression basically meant, "Why would you save my number like that? So weird, please change it 😭." This is the way I saved numbers in school in order to keep track of who is who and from where. I could have three people bearing the same name, and I wouldn't easily be able to identify who is who.

This way I save numbers. I personally feel bad about it too, because I should definitely do better. I have thought about it, but I couldn't find a way to rescue myself from this dilemma. If you have any useful tips that could help, please share them with me; I would really appreciate it.

I save your number with your name and according to your department and level; that way I can easily place how and where I know you from. I somehow just know a lot of people, and I am not even good with names.

another example of my terrible contact savings skills

When I see someone, the first thing I try to do is remember the name of the person. It is a big struggle trying to remember the person's name, so sometimes I try to take a pause, assuming I see the person first. Take a moment to remember. Most times I actually don't, and it hurts me. But there is nothing I can do.

Sometimes when I use my phone around the person, I tend to darken my screen, so the person doesn't see how I saved their name, like when I am on their WhatsApp page, for example. Because I know it isn't exactly nice, but what can I do?

Of course, sometimes I just explain the situation to them, and they understand. Many things on my head in that school. From course work to lecturer stress, to preparing for the tough exams they set for us, to even the terrible hostel living condition. My brain was always working on how best to survive that school.

Yes, I have some normally saved contacts on my phone too 😂 I have to have a major connection with you in order to be able to make your contact more personalized. I guess this is the same for most people too.

Although, when I grow close to you personally and I don't have any trouble trying to place or remember you, I will change your name to a more personal one if there already is a number with your name on it.

Tell me, how do you save the contacts of people you just met? Do you do it like me? Or you have a more creative way of saving their contacts. Kindly share with me and others out there like me too. 😅