Goodness gracious, have you ever forgotten the name of someone you were just introduced to? How embarrassing is that?! How does it feel when someone forgets your name? Not good, right? Usually you forget someone's name because you are not listening or paying attention. It happens to all of us...You meet someone during a social function and the next day you see that person again and draw a blank on their name. Faces are easy to remember, but names, not so easy.
Having just moved to a new town, I meet new people every day. I'll admit that it's not easy to remember all the names of the new acquaintances I've met at church, at shops, neighbors, et cetera.
Remembering a person's name is being polite and considerate. It's the most basic step in showing respect and building a meaningful relationship. There is no sound as sweet as the sound of one's own name. You have to make an active effort to focus on the person's name to remember someone's name.
When you are introduced to someone, repeat their name. "It's nice to meet you Mary." Use the person's name frequently in conversation and when saying goodbye.
Find something about Mary and associate that as a visual with her name; i.e., a similar person, place, or thing that you will remember later. You might also ask for the person's card and make a note later on the card to help you remember the face to the card.
When people wear name badges in public gatherings, it makes things a lot easier! Name badges should be worn on your right shoulder. The reason is when we extend our right hand {always the right hand} for a hand shake, our eye automatically goes in the direction of the person's right hand and their right shoulder.
Everyone struggles with remembering names from time to time. If you forget someone's name say "Please tell me your name again."
2 comments:
Excellent advice!
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks Meghan!
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