Ever felt annoyed when people forget your name after a sumptuous introduction? Well, put yourself in their shoes when you forget theirs in a similar fashion.
Forgetting the name of your new acquaintance is one of the biggest embarrassments you can get yourself into. It is not regarded just as a bad manner but it gives occasion to a bad impression upon yourself and the rapport that you try to build will end very quickly. After all, people do judge a book by its cover and having a good memory in remembering names puts you in good light amongst others.
So, what should be done when you first get to know someone new? Pay attention. After your new acquaintance introduces himself or herself, try to mention his or her name again in memory. Try to find out his or her last name as well so that a complete name will produce bigger impression on you. When you are trying to mention his or her name in memory, do continue behaving normal and not making yourself look awkward. And while you are still engaging in the conversation with your new acquaintance, when necessary chip in by addressing his or her name. For example “So, Jim, how did you get to know the party hostess?” Do not take this as a nonsensical repetition but your new acquaintance may instead feel flattered with the effort of you remembering his or her name.
Another useful tip in locking the new name into your memory is by identifying any interesting features on your new acquaintance such as a facial mole like the one on Cindy Crawford. This will help you later on in picturing him or her better. You may even want to associate his or her name with a known personality or employment. If you have a paper and pen in hand, you may want to take the conventional approach by writing his or her name, especially one which is difficult to spell, or getting his or her telephone number or email address.
It is always great to remember names, not only merely for etiquette reasons but also in bridging towards a long term relationship which can be very useful in business association or developing true friendship
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