Entering or exiting through a doorway serves as an ‘event boundary’ in the mind, which separates episodes of activity and files them away. Recalling the decision or activity that was made in a different room is difficult because it has been compartmentalized.
My mom has this problem big time.
Well. This explains quite a bit.
is this why we retrace our steps?
well, that’s interesting.
no wonder I walked into the basement one day and forgot what I was down there for….turns out my mom wanted me to take...
this explains everything.