Professional Ways to Say "i can't recall"
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "i can't recall" with real scene examples.
Oh, really? That's funny. I can't recall meeting you prior to working here.
It means the speaker does not remember meeting the other person before their current job or workplace contact.
From One Night Stand, Episode 39
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they do not remember meeting the other person before working there.
Usage Scenario
Use this in polite workplace conversation when you want to say you do not recognize someone. It sounds formal and slightly indirect.
Better ways to say it
I don't remember meeting you before I started here.
I can't recall meeting you before working here.
I don't think we've met before.
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