Mindy Kaling expresses her views on the common excuse of being "bad with names," arguing that it is not an inherent flaw but rather a matter of prioritization. She emphasizes that failing to remember names reflects a conscious choice rather than a neurological issue. According to her, people should take the effort to learn names and engage meaningfully rather than dismissing it as a personal shortcoming.

Kaling humorously suggests that people can easily navigate social interactions without knowing names by pretending and using vague greetings. This approach, she argues, is a more socially acceptable way to deal with the situation rather than openly admitting a lack of effort to remember others' names. Overall, she advocates for a proactive attitude towards social interactions and memorization.