Repeat the name.
When introducing yourself to someone new, repeat their names to them so you can grow a stronger memory connection.
Make comparisons for names.
Make comparisons or associations with new people you meet. For example, if the name Jill sounds like hill, that may help cement the memory. Or, use comparisons of a name. When you meet someone named George, for example, think of George Clooney.
Make a face connection.
Everyone has distinct facial features which can help you remember one’s name. For example, say you met a woman with striking blue eyes named Janice. In this case, you can link her name, Janice, to mental imagery of the thing associated with her blue eyes—which could be chain ice. Then, create an image of a chain of ice coming out of her eyes or another absurd imagery to recall her name later.
Connect the location to their names.
Since we tend to remember the places where we meet new people more easily than their names, we can just link their names to the place we’ve met them. For example, if you meet a person named Bob at a coffee shop that just got remodeled, you could just associate his name with “Bob, the Builder.”
Review the name(s).
Once the introduction is done, take your time to review the names of the people you just met. Ask yourself, “What was their name again?” to solidify your memory.

Make an effort to remember names

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