Memory training: remember names and faces

Who among us did not get into a situation where the name of the person introduced himself flew in one ear and immediately took off to another even without leaving a trace in our memory? I think that the problem faced by many people. But we all know that turning to a man named (especially in business relations), we increase the chances of success. Whether it is a profitable business deal or just a good service in a restaurant.

The main problem lies in the fact that our brain and so overloaded with information, and with the situation is even more difficult remembering names. Because this operation the brain needs to do much more work than, for example. When memorizing faces or voices. Visual memory is much better and long-lasting. So it would be even better if firmly tie a person's appearance to his name.

Different authors give the same advice, but under his own sauce. I chose a few that I think are not only applicable, but also useful.

1. Tune in to the acquaintance. Relax, and be sure to get rid of the fear that you will again remember the person's name. This is particularly true of business meetings with new partners. You will probably be a couple of minutes to spare before the meeting. Use them to relax.

2. watch. Getting acquainted with a man look into his eyes. You probably irritate the interlocutors that in conversation with you start to look the other way or his feet. First, you come across as very rude person, and secondly, can not remember the face of his interlocutor, and bind it to a name. Try to find in a person's appearance bright, non-standard features. It can be thick eyebrows, dimples, bright eyes. Everyone has these features and if you pay attention, then make sure you are very, very different.

3. Speaking ... Focus on the sound of a person's name. Do not think about how to remember it. Just listen carefully.

4. Ask to repeat the name. There is nothing to be ashamed of. It is better to politely ask to repeat the name, than to sit in a puddle, and not remembering the person's name or, even worse, calling him a false name.

5. Ask pronunciation. After exploring, repeat the name aloud. For example, "Vladislav, very nice to meet you." If the name is complicated or foreign, it is best to ask if you pronounce it correctly.

6. Exchange business cards. Exchange business cards also helps to remember the name and the face of a new acquaintance. The Japanese exchange of business cards is one of the most important social rituals, but they are not bad advice.

7. Mention the name in conversation. all just here. When referring to the other person say, "Sure, Paul, I agree with you / and" instead of "Of course, I agree with you / and." This improves memorizing the name and add your plus in your karma in the eyes of the interlocutor.

8. Excommunicated, check yourself. Stepping back for a drink or for some other reason, check that you are well remembered the name of a new acquaintance. As well as information about his identity. This will help to build around him a number of associations, which are many times will increase the likelihood of remembering the name of the next meeting.

9. Saying goodbye, repeat the name. Firstly, it is polite. Secondly, it will consolidate the information in your brain. So you combine the two aspects of remembering - the primacy and originality by combining the initial and final moments of a period of learning.

10. Try to link the name and appearance through photos. Of course, not everyone agrees the life you photographed on a mobile phone for the card. And if a business meeting is inappropriate. But if a new acquaintance was in a circle of friends at a party, please take a picture to contact in the phone can be a wonderful end of the evening and the fixing of new friendships.

11. Do not hurry. Because of the feeling of unease at the new acquaintance, a lot in a hurry as soon as possible to complete this process. This is especially true when new acquaintances more than 1. Do not hurry. Try to apply at least once to the new familiar, calling each by name.

12. Turn introduction to the game. For myself, of course. Thus you engage the right brain, which is responsible for your creative part. In this case, it will involve a greater number of associations, which are the foundation of a good memory. In children, unlike adults, memory for names and faces much better simply because they unconsciously apply all the principles of memorization.

13. Apply the principle of "plus one." On average, when meeting a person remembers names and faces two to three people from thirty. Try to remember for one person more.

And in the end we would like to remind the most important thing - do not worry, it is better to ask again a few times, the name of the source, than to make a mistake and call it another name. Stop thinking about how to remember the name, relax, be attentive to the voice and appearance, including the Association. As often as possible, repeat the name of a new acquaintance in conversation and exchange business cards.