How to Remember Names: The Top 7 Ways

In this video, Mike Clayton from Online PM Courses explains the importance of remembering names and provides seven techniques to help with this skill. These techniques include paying attention, repeating the name, practicing it, remarking on it, using it during conversations, linking it to a context, and saying it when parting. By caring enough to remember names, you can make a powerful impact in your interactions.

What is the first step to effectively remember someone's name?

• Write the name down immediately

• Pay attention and care about the name

• Ask someone else to remind you

• Repeat the name multiple times

Why is it beneficial to repeat a person's name during a conversation?

• It shows that you are forgetful

• It impresses the person with your vocabulary

• It makes the conversation more formal

• It helps to lock the name into your memory

What should you do if you encounter a name that is unfamiliar or from a different culture?

• Avoid using the name altogether

• Make up a nickname for the person

• Ignore it and move on

• Ask how it is spelled and inquire about its origin

How can linking a name with a visual context help in remembering it?

• It creates a mental image that reinforces memory

• It helps you to spell the name correctly

• It makes the name sound more interesting

• It allows you to forget the name more easily

What is the main reason people fail to remember names, according to the video?

• They don't care enough to remember

• They meet too many people

• They are too busy to pay attention

• They have a poor memory