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jabbering it like an idiot, of course, just use it whenever
you feel it is apropos and necessary. I am not mentioning
this to be facetious. I've read some "memory experts'"
instructions on this point, and they have given sample con-
versations:—"Why, yes, Mr. Greenpepper, I do sail to
Europe every season, Mr. Greenpepper. And, oh, Mr.
Greenpepper, don't you just adore Rome, Mr. Green-
pepper? Mr. Greenpepper, tell me this—etc. etc.," and so
on into the night. This will not impress Mr. Greenpepper,
it will scare him out of his wits.
No. Just use it, as I said, wherever and whenever you
feel it fits. Do use the name when you say good-bye or
good night. Don't just say something about hoping to meet
again, say, "Good-bye, Mr. Johnson, I hope we'll meet
again soon, etc." All this will etch the name more firmly
and definitely into your mind.
The only effort involved, here as usual, is just in doing
this the first few times. After that it will become habit and
you won't even realize that you are doing it. Make up your
mind to follow the hints suggested in the last few para-
graphs. Read them over, if you feel you're not sure of them.
For some people, all this in itself comprises a system for
remembering names. It is simply because by following the
above hints and suggestions you make names interesting,
you act interested, and in so doing you actually create
interest. And, interest, as I've explained, is a large part of
memory.
All the above will help your memory for names and faces
by 25% to 50%, if you apply yourself; but keep reading,
and I'll help you take care of the remaining 50% to 75%!