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How to remember names

09-Oct-2007, Number 207

Written and published by Rachel Green.
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2. How to remember names

Ever forgotten someone's name? It can be so embarrassing, can't it? Here are some great ideas to help you remember names in the future.

Tip 1: Use people's names immediately

Use people's names immediately when they are introduced to you. For example, "Hi, I'm John", "Hi John". This will help you remember the name when you have finished. Many people don't use the name, then forget it and then squirm with embarrassment. Use them early to help you remember.

Tip 2: Say the names at least three times during conversations.

Say their names when you start the conversations, during them and as you close the conversations. However, don't overdo it - otherwise it will sound insincere. About three times is often sufficient.

Tip 3: Don't pretend you've remembered.

Gently ask people what their names are if you have forgotten, e.g. "I'm sorry I didn't catch your name", or "I know you told me your name but it has gone right out of my head, I'm sorry ...". I have found nearly everyone will understand and be thankful you've asked. I know no-one who has not forgotten a name at some stage.

Tip 4: Make names a conversation topic.

Talk about people's names as part of your conversation. Often people have some history surrounding their names whether it is the meaning of their names, why they were called that name or whether they like their name or not. If you have a conversation about the person's name you will also have increased your chance of remembering it.

Tip 5: Make a commitment

Make a commitment to remember names so that your antennae are tuned to picking the names up in the first place.

Tip 6: Write it down

If you're at a meeting or on the telephone write down the person's name to help you remember.

Tip 7: Collect a business or social card

If you are given a business card reading it may help you remember the person's name. Also, if you are going to a regular event, look at the cards that you collected last time before going next time.

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3. Laugh your socks off.

Thanks to our Confidence 4 U reader Angelee Deodhar, in India, for this fortnight's joke, again!

A duck walks into a general store and asks the manager,"Got any fresh fruit?"
"No."
"Got any fresh vegetables?"
"No. We have only canned and dry goods."

The next day, the duck returns.
"Got any fresh fruit?"
"No."
"Got any fresh vegetables?"
"No. I told you yesterday, we have only canned and dry goods. If you come back tomorrow and ask me the same question, I'll nail your flippers to the floor."

On the 3rd day, the duck walks in and asks,
"Got any nails?"
"No."
"Got any fresh fruit?"

If you have some clean jokes we can use, please send your contributions to

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May your memory for names be brilliant.

Until next fortnight,
With kindness,
Rachel.

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