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How to... Remember People's NamesSystems Needed:Using the Tools:Remembering people's names needs a slightly different approach from all the others explained so far in this section. The techniques used, though, are quite simple: 1. Face associationExamine a person's face discreetly when you are introduced. Try to find an unusual feature, whether ears, hairline, forehead, eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth, chin, complexion, etc. Create an association between that characteristic, the face, and the name in your mind. The association may be to link the person with someone else you know with the same name. Alternatively it may be to associate a rhyme or image of the name with the person's face or defining feature. 2. RepetitionWhen you are introduced, ask for the person to repeat their name. Use the name yourself as often as possible (without overdoing it!). If it is unusual, ask how it is spelled or where it is comes from, and if appropriate, exchange cards. Keep in mind that the more often you hear and see the name, the more likely it is to sink in. Also, after you have left that person's company, review the name in your mind several times. If you are particularly keen you might decide to write it down and make notes. SummaryThe methods suggested for remembering names are fairly simple and obvious, but are useful. Association either with images of a name or with other people can really help. Repetition and review help to confirm your memory. An important thing to stress is practice, patience, and progressive improvement. MindTools.com - Join Our Community! Next, and in our final article in this section, we recap on how to remember long lists of information. To read this, click "Next article" below. Other relevant destinations are shown in the "Where to go from here" list underneath.
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