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Topic: Is there a way to become better at remembering people's names?

beckyderp !8ElfFaoFao started this discussion 13 years ago #29,123

I'm okay, not great at this. I think it's a helpful skill to have. Anyone know how to get better at this?

Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 7 minutes later[^] [v] #427,245

One thing I hear is to try and mentally pin a nametag on them, if they have any distinguishing features that helps. Like, say you are talking to this girl with a huge rack, then you'd want to mentally pin her nametag on her chest, and hopefully you can manage to recall it the next time you see those magnificent orbs.

Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 5 minutes later, 12 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #427,247

I imagine myself having sex with them and calling out to them by name in ecstasy. Even though sometimes it's not a pleasant imaginary experience, I'm incredible at remembering people's names.

Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 4 minutes later, 17 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #427,252

I've never been that good with names. If you have a bunch of people whose names you need to remember, sometimes it helps to imagine talking with these people in your head, addressing them by name.

Or just picture their face and say their name over and over until it "sticks".

Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 17 minutes later, 34 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #427,257

@OP
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+remember+peoples+names

Sen !q/sOExraek joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 2 hours later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #427,313

I've been told to look at them and say their name right after they've introduced themselves. Not sure if it works or not since I haven't had the opportunity to test it.

Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 8 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #427,316

@OP
Pretend you really like them and want to get to know them.

beckyderp !8ElfFaoFao (OP) replied with this 13 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #427,318

Thank you for the advice

kook !!32zdfdzi+ joined in and replied with this 13 years ago, 59 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #427,334

@previous (beckyderp !8ElfFaoFao)
I connect their name with some kind of physical feature. We have a nurse named Candy who's tall, thin, and has a big round head. So I picture her as a lollipop

Anonymous D replied with this 13 years ago, 11 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #427,339

@previous (kook !!32zdfdzi+)
If becky now has a mental breakdown and starts seeing everyone as lollipops, I'm holding you responsible. Thanks.

kook !!32zdfdzi+ replied with this 13 years ago, 1 hour later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #427,354

@previous (D)
I'm so powerful
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