The Setting
Names can be difficult to remember. If you're anything like me the whole "shaking hands ordeal" does not really function to make me remember someones name. I tend to soon forget the name of the person I just met. This applies even more if I am in a bar setting or out clubbing.
The Problem
Remembering names can be crucial to success, subconsicously our favourite word is our own name and we tend to like when people call us by our names. That's why not remembering names can be a real problem. I would not say it is key, but it certainly helps.
Different methods
To remember a name I've previously tried to do stupid word associations (Linda lion, Sara Sexy, Niclas Nightstand) or constantly thinking of the name for a period of time. Neither of these two have had great success rate. Might work for some, but does not really work for me.
Few things are more frustrating then when you're making progress with the target and the subject of names come up again and your mind has forgotten the name of the person you're talking to.
If you're smooth you can probably work by it, but it can result in a serious drop in BT and you're suddenly moved back a couple of steps.
Embarassing!
New method
So I've been field testing in a smaller scale a "new" method I've come up with to help with remembering names and at the same time making the person happier.
We've established that we like to be called by our name, we like hearing it. So when you've been introduced to a name.
Use it!
Yes. Use it. Don't just let it sit in the back of your head where it's bound to fall out in a matter of seconds/minutes.
Example:
Me: Are you following me?
Her: It appears so doesn't it? [laugh]
Me: [Smiling] So, who are you?
Her: I'm Viktoria.
[Introductions are made]
Instead of just putting the name in the back of my head or trying to focus on remembering it, I start using it directly. It can also help set the tone of the conversation.
Viktoria, what do you like to do?
Or
So what does Viktoria like to do?
Her: [Random answer]
Me: So, Viktoria likes to [answer], Wild Viktoria!
This is also a great way to bring in playful nicknames and this way you actually use the other name remembering game to further help you remember.
I've field tested this in a smaller scale and will continue to test it over the next weeks. So far the results have been great, I remember names and you can also tease by introducing nicknames etc.
Gist of the method
Use the names you are given, it will help you remember the name, steer the conversation and people will subconsciously like you more.
Input
What do you think of this method? Ways to further develop it?
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