If I were to admit to having any flaws (which I don’t) I think the main flaw I would say I have is forgetting people’s names. Seriously in the first 5 seconds after you have introduced yourself to me, I’ve already forgotten your name twice. It’s so bad that my boss tested me on everyone’s names I work with after 4 MONTHS here and I failed. I knew 2 peoples names in the entire building! I walked around most of the time saying “Hey you.” Thankfully I finally cracked down and learned everyone’s names (after he humiliated me by walking me into everyone’s office and telling them I had no idea what their names were) and now I can address people by their names! If you are like me, and find it hard to remember names of the people you meet then you should take a look at these tips to help you remember. After the jump!
Bad With Names…
#1.) Repeat the Name. If it’s UNUSUAL, ask them to spell it for you. But obviously not if it’s something like “Dave” . . . because you’ll look like an idiot. If it’s a COMMON name, just repeat it a few times in your head.
#2.) Think of Someone Else with the Same Name. It could be a celebrity, or just someone you knew in high school. As long as you link the name with someone who’s already part of your long term memory, you probably won’t forget it.
#3.) Think of Something It Rhymes With. But you shouldn’t always choose the first rhyme that pops in your head. The CRAZIER the rhyme is, the better your chances are of remembering it.
#4.) Find Something Unusual About the Person. If his name is Fred and he has big ears, remember him as “Big Ear Fred.” It sounds ridiculous . . . and kind of mean . . . but it gives you an extra mental “trigger” so you’ll remember the “Fred” part.
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