1–ON–1 181. Remember Names 1 Do whatever is necessary to remember people’s names . As Dale Carnegie notes: “A person’s name is, to that person, the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” How do you do it? Here are a few tips: • When you first meet someone, try to use their name at least three times while talking with them. • Use a mnemomic device of alliteration or rhyme. • Create a mental image of their name attached to a detail about them. • Write it down (on paper, in your phone, on your hand...) 2 • Ask if you’ve forgotten. 1 Saying you’re “bad with names” isn’t a good excuse. Practice. 2 It’s much better to ask someone their name instead of just referring to them as “Hey You,” or avoiding them altogether because you’re embarrassed. 99