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but since I find it quite amusing to come up with new ideas

every single time, I did not decide to do this very often.

5. Ask Again

If for some reason you could not use these techniques or
you’ve somehow already forgotten the name of someone

you’ve just met—don’t be afraid to ask them to repeat their

name. This person certainly will be happy to tell you their

name again. It’s a much better solution than allowing for a

situation in which you will have to use that name for a few

hours and it’s gone from your memory.

You can use all of these ideas at the same time, however in

most cases you only need one technique (numbers 3 or 4).

Therefore, it is best to first test each of them individually. See

which one works best for you and stay with it. Using both

repeating and associations is a sure way to always remember
new names.

When I meet new people and we’re still chatting, my

strategy is to use their name often in conversation and

additionally repeat it in my memory. As soon as I finish

talking with them and I have a free moment, I create some
funny association in my mind.

When the problem of remembering names is gone, you need

to remember one more thing. Use these names! You have to

show people that you remember their names. That’s why when

you ask someone about something, you should use their name
as part of the question. If you stopped talking with them and

you want to ask them about something again, start a sentence

by saying their name. As this person hears their name and

realizes that you already remember it despite the fact you have