How to Remember People's Names

Have you ever had a situation where you're quickly introduced to someone and then later can't remember their name? What's worse is when the other person remembers yours and later keeps inserting it into the conversation! Most likely what has happened however is the person is using a memory technique to help remember your name. In this article, I'll give you ideas that can help you use memory techniques as well.

1) First of all, you have to learn how to be prepared for situations where you may be introduced to some new people.

I think part of the issue is we're sometimes caught off-guard with introductions when we really shouldn't be. If you're in a new job situation or a party, know ahead of time that you're going to meet some new people. This will cause you to pay attention.

2) Hopefully when you meet the person, his or her name relates somehow to someone you already know.

For example, I've had people say to me that my name was easy to remember because they have a sister, aunt, cousin, etc. with the same time. If you can relate the name to someone already familiar to you, the familiar person will be easier to bring up in your memory.

3) To help the person's name sink in, picture it visually (written out) as well as saying it out loud.

Basically when you meet the person, you can say, "Great meeting you, (name here)." Don't overdo it, but saying people's names a few times that same day in conversation will help you as well.

More Tips:

• I know it's a little embarrassing, but when you forget someone's name it's all right to ask the person again within a short time frame. They may be experiencing the same situation and ask your name again!
• If you forget a person's name at an initial introduction, you can sometimes pay attention to see if anyone else calls the person by name.