Treat it as a task
According to CustomerThink, it is important to say to yourself before shaking somebody's hand and introducing yourself that you will try to remember the given person's name. In this respect, the first step is to plan to remember the name in your head.
Listen
During introductions, people are often thinking of many things at once. But you must fully focus only on the given person and on what they are saying, especially their name. At that particular moment, do not think about anything else.
Create an association
It is hard to remember unknown names and associate them with strangers. A good method is to connect the name you just have heard with a significant feature typical of that given person. If, for instance, you meet a person with a big nose and they remind you of a certain bird species, remember the link between the big nose and the given bird.
Write down the name
Especially in the case of big events where you meet a lot of new people, it is advisable to take the time to write down the names of those you have just met so that you do not forget them later.
Use the name
Immediately start using the name of the person when communicating with them. Firstly, you will definitely impress the other person and, secondly, you will get used to it and not forget it so easily.
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