Warning: My forgetfulness with names almost cost me a client
I mean, I always thought I was just bad with names, but last month I nearly embarrassed myself in a big way. I was meeting a potential client and blanked on his name during the handshake, which made the whole conversation awkward. Idk, maybe it's just me, but I found this hack where you link the name to a silly mental picture right when you hear it. Like, if someone's name is Lily, I imagine them holding a lily flower. It sounds dumb, but it actually works. I've been using it at work events and family gatherings, and now I rarely forget. It's made such a difference in how confident I feel talking to new people.