How to Remember Someone's Name
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Seven Things to Do When You Forget Someone’s Name

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Am I the only one that sometimes forgets people's name as soon as they meet them? Don't worry, I have seven ways to can find out what it is before the end of the conversation!

I was meeting with one of my listener's mom the other day, but for the life of me I couldn't remember what her name was.

So, I asked her daughter if her mom spelled her name weird. She said "No, it's spelled 'T-e-r-r-y'."

Voila! I got the answer without making a complete fool of myself!

Here are seven things you can do to figure out a name you can't remember:

  • Ask them to put their number in your phone.
    Ask them to put their number in your phone.
    1

    Ask them to put their number in your phone.

  • Ask for their email address.
    Ask for their email address.
    2

    Ask for their email address.

  • Introduce them to a friend.
    Introduce them to a friend.
    3

    Introduce them to a friend.

  • Ask them how to spell their name.
    Ask them how to spell their name.
    4

    Ask them how to spell their name.

  • Get their business card.
    Get their business card.
    5

    Get their business card.

  • Ask the meaning of their name
    Ask the meaning of their name
    6

    Ask about the meaning behind their name.

  • Compare driver's license photos
    Compare driver's license photos
    7

    Compare driver's license photos

Or you can always be honest and apologize. It happens to everyone sooner or later.

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