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Mastering the Name Game
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If you wish to improve your ability to remember names, you must first start with the desire and then be patient and willing to practice every day. These seven simple strategies will help you perfect this vital business skill:
- Pay attention when you are introduced to someone and try to say their name three times during your conversation. First, when you are introduced, "Nice to meet you, Frank." Then again during the conversation and lastly, when you say goodbye, "I look forward to seeing you again soon, Frank."
- When you're in a meeting and everyone has exchanged business cards, place the cards on the table in the order in which everyone is seated.
- When someone says their name, try to think of someone you know with the same name. Then imagine the two of them standing together. You will then associate the new acquaintance with the person you already know.
- Write down the new name three times while picturing the person's face; do this as soon as possible after meeting someone.
- If the person has a difficult name, ask her to spell it, or glance at the spelling on her business card, if it's offered, or her nametag. If you know the spelling of a word and can picture it in your mind, you're more likely to remember it.
- Connect a name to a common word or character you will remember. For example, the name Harry could sound like 'scary,' or remind you of 'Harry Potter.'
- Make a connection to the person's hobby or employment. 'Bill the pill' might help you remember the name of your pharmacist, for example.
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What Jacqueline is reading...
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For those of you who know me well, you know that I love cooking and entertaining. I also collect cookbooks. You can sometimes read what I'm cooking for dinner on Facebook. Here's one of my favorite books that I use quite frequently since my husband and I adore Indian food. If you have a favorite cookbook, email me. I'd like to hear about it. Bon appetite!
Madhur Jaffrey Indian Cooking
by Madhur Jaffrey by Barron's Educational Series
Hardcover
List Price:
$35.00
Our Price:
$18.50
People often see business as a choice between being kind and being successful. This is a fictitious trade-off. To be successful in the ever-changing and ever-competitive global marketplace, you need many things -- determination, well-articulated goals, and a bit of luck. But more than anything else, you need kindnesss. If you would like to be part of the kindness movement, read this book.
Capitalizing on Kindness: Why 21st Century Professionals Need to Be Nice
by Kristin Tillquist by Career Press
Amazon Price:
$12.47
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Learn What You Need to Know Before Starting an Etiquette and Image Business
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When setting the table, place the silverware in the order of its use. Use the utensil on the outside first, then work your way inward.
