Technique

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The way to remember everyone’s name is to give each person you meet a pretend surname.

 ADD SURNAME

This will enable you to remember the first names of around 60% of the people you meet.

And

To increase the chances of you remembering the first name, imagine seeing that person perform an action or movement relevant to the name.

ADD MOVEMENT

This will enhance your chance to remember people's names to 80% of the people you meet.

And

Practice the technique, covered in the following pages, with everyone you meet - waiters; waitresses; people with name badges in shops. Practice where ever you can.

 PRACTISE

After lots of practice and using the technique above you should become adept at remembering people's names at first encounter, 90% of the time.