Tip #1. Listen Carefully - Many people react to an introduction by quickly introducing themselves in return. Slow down, listen carefully to the person's name and repeat it back like this: "Hello, _____, it is very nice to meet you. My name is _____." This will also give you a chance to confirm his/her name; just in case you are not sure you caught the exact pronunciation.
Tip #2. Repetition Is Key - Make sure you repeat the person's name (out loud) when you first meet them - such as during the introduction process. Also, be sure to use their name in the middle of your conversation and again when you/they are leaving. Avoid using their name too often or it will come across as insincere.
Tip #3. Association Equals Retention - Many experts have proven that associating a name with something helps in one's retention. Discover what method of association works best for you - you may want to associate their name with the person who introduced you to them, someone else you know with the same name, a famous person, or even a silly image that rhymes or sounds like their name. My favorite method is to imagine the person I am meeting doing something or holding something that will trigger me to remember their name. Find what works best according to the way you learn and remember details. If so, you will find that remembering names can and will be easy.
Tip #4. Write It Down - Write down the person's name and contact information as soon as appropriately possible to help lock the information into your memory bank.
Tip #5. Introduce The Person To Someone Else - Another simple technique to remembering names is to introduce this person to someone else. It is a great way to reinforce their name in your mind's eye.
Tip #6. Practice, Practice And Then Practice Again - Practice using these tips and you will find that remembering names gets a little easier each time you meet someone new.
Tip #7. Be Positive - Don't think of yourself as someone who is "bad with names." Instead, consider yourself as someone who is "getting better with names." Staying positive will help you achieve your goal of remembering names a lot faster. If you happen to forget someone's name, be humble and ask politely, "I'm sorry, could you please tell me your name again?" It is better to ask again than to walk away not knowing because you were too embarrassed to ask. Remember, a lot of people are bad with names - it is likely they will understand and may even ask you to repeat your name again.
Summary - Remembering names does not come easy to everyone but you can greatly improve your memory skills with a little bit of practice. Doing so will help you build relationships in business and help your personal life too. In life, people won't remember what you said and did, they remember how you made them feel.
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