How to... Remember names

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The ability to remember the names of people you meet will always serve you well

From How To Do Just About Everything in the Office, in association with eHow (Collins,

£9.99)

Steps

Pay attention when you are introduced to someone. A few minutes after you meet the

person, say his or her name to yourself again. If you have forgotten it, talk to the

person again and ask for the name

Write down the new name three times while picturing the person's face; do this as soon

as possible after meeting someone

Ask how to spell a difficult name, or glance at the spelling on the person's business

card, if it's offered. If you know the spelling of a word and can picture it in your mind,

you'll remember it better

Connect a name to a common word you will remember. For example, the name Salazar could

sound like 'salamander', 'bazaar' or 'sell a jar'

Make a connection to the person's hobby or employment. 'Bill the pill' might help you

remember the name of a pharmacist, for example.

Tips

Writing down new names is generally a very successful memorizing technique that doesn't

require a lot of work.

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