• Be sure to repeat the person’s name.  “Nice to meet you, Sarah.”  Try to say the name several times during your first introduction.
• Write the name down or secure a business card as a reminder.
• Did you meet two people together?  Perhaps a couple?  Link their names to try to remember them.  I know a couple named Debra and Brett.  Once I learned Debra’s name, I used the “B” sound to remind me of Brett’s. 
• Use a mnemonic device.  BuildYourMemory.com suggests:  In order to remember that the name of a tall, thin man, that you have just been introduced to is Mr Adamson, you might try the mnemonic of visualising the biblical first man ‘Adam’ (complete with fig leaf), holding a little boy in his arms. Adams son – ‘Adamson.’

• Think about how the person looks.  For example, Short Shelly, Muscular Mike or Dapper Dave. 

Witt Communications suggests that you create an exaggerated image, rhyme or connect a feeling based on the name to help you remember:

• Imagine a ham that weighs a ton spinning on the end of Mrs. Hamilton’s nose.
• Picture an old-fashioned car jack under Jack’s prominent jaw.
• See margarine melting through Margaret’s curly, blond hair.
• Dave needs a shave.
• Latrice is Patty’s niece.
• Michelle, ma belle. (The Beatle’s tune)
• Martin Peck is a pain in the neck.
• Suzanne Patterson has sweaty palms.
• Paula is pushy.

If you make an effort to commit a name to memory, you are much more likely to succeed!  It may be worth the effort!

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