awkward

[low_delta]

At the memorial service, a woman walked over to me. She smiled and said, "hi Kevin." I managed a smile and said, "hi." I wondered if this was Janey. She said, "I'm jane." I thought, okay, this is Janey. How did she know my name? What do I say to indicate that I know who she is, so I don't look like a complete idiot? How do I say it to not make her feel like an idiot for thinking I didn't know who she was? I should introduce Cindy. Meanwhile... the pause had grown too long, and it suddenly became time to simply move on. So we parted.

Wow, did I look like a fool.

I wanted to speak with her after the service, to try to redeem myself a little bit, but I never got an easy chance.