1,704 people want to...

Learn how to remember peoples' names


 

People who have done this

   

How to learn how to remember peoples' names



More "How I Did It" stories

It took me
3 years
It made me
happy


A J

It took me
3 months
It made me


inneedofinspiration is thanking God!

It took me
2 years
It made me
connected


People doing this:

  • Little Rock
    5 entries
  • Merrimack
    4 entries
  • Washington State
    4 entries
  • New York State
    3 entries
  • Shreveport
    3 entries

  • See all people

    Entries

    Superdude57 our hearts are tigers chasing tigernes

    Untitled 2 weeks ago

    I met Meagan Morgan Yesterday, an English teacher… also MR. Hathaway is the assistant principal, subbed for Deborah Davis and tom carter as well, Mr. Wellborn is anther principal and Irene is the secretary.



    cuteandsmart08 is doing indescribably horrible.

    Status as of 9/21/09 1 month ago

    I didn’t really meet any new people recently so maybe I need to go do that so I can get better at this.



    Cal is looking forward with joy and apprehension.

    I know what I should do 1 month ago

    but I just don’t do it. I am basicly a shy person, specially when meeting new people. I noticed last night that when I was introduced to someone new I was all smiles and “how do you do’s” but a moment later I could not remember there name. If I wish to meet this goal I need to lighten up and remember to do those things that I need to do to remember names.



    Want to actually remember names of people 2 months ago

    I forget names by the end of the conversation. It becomes really awkward not remembering their names and then trying to find out their names through some other ways. I needa do something bout this.



    bhornbuckle75 is Enjoying the cool cool breeze of this unusualy chilly sumer night!!

    I like to remember things, and people often times have faces....put the two together and I like to remember faces........This is something that I cannot do however...I have never in my life had the experience of being able to remember a persons facial fea 3 months ago

    I forget why I said I wanted to do this…...Oh yeah, peoples faces are mysterious and wonderful things that defy any rational sort of explanation….I can only work up the courage to someday explore this unfathomable mystery of the workings of the human brain…..specifically that most unusual of abilities…being capable of recognizing one by just their face alone!!!!



    Superdude57 our hearts are tigers chasing tigernes

    Untitled 3 months ago

    I played golf with some random people again. Let’s see, the first group was Stephen, Matt and Jonathon I think. I’m not 100% sure about the Stephen and Matt though. Then I played with Kevin, Ben, and Jason. Not 100% sure about “Jason’s” name. but oh well. Making an effort helps. but I still seem to have to have someone else say the person’s name later on before I’m sure of it. the first couple seconds when you meet someone are so crucial!



    litebrite714 doesn't have internet at the townhouse so won't be on as much :X

    notorious. 4 months ago

    i’m horrible at this. and it’s bad for my job >_< i’m a hairdresser and i feel awful if i see someone and i KNOW i know them cuz i’ve done their hair but draw a complete blank as to their name. for me, right now everything blends together and i confuse people with others all the time.
    though, it’s getting better because now some of the guys that make appts i remember them before they come in since they come in more often than women. but i remember the woman’s haircut more than the guy’s [sorry]



    Superdude57 our hearts are tigers chasing tigernes

    Untitled 4 months ago

    I’m at least starting to make more of a conscious effort to remember people’s names. Sometimes I’m right, but I doubt myself and avoid using a person’s name in case I’m wrong. so I guess I need to ingrain the names more firmly in my mind when I first meet someone. I played golf with a guy named Michael and his girlfriend Amy and knew their names by the end of the round. And Clint’s wife is named Heather. Their daughter is Claire.



    Now it's getting embarrassing. 4 months ago

    I have a fairly unique name. Unique enough that everyone seems to remember it, which makes me feel horrible when I run into someone and I can’t focus on what they’re actually saying because I’m trying to remember who the hell they are. Today was particularly bad – within the space of ten minutes, I ran into a teacher and a friend from high school (more than ten years ago!), both of whom remembered me by name. If I’m lucky, a first name will pop into my head within the next few days. If not, I’ll drive myself crazy trying to remember where my yearbooks are.

    It’s bad enough when I’ve only met a person once or twice, but these are people I saw every day for three years.

    Clearly, something needs to be done.



    HELLO 5 months ago

    NOTHING, JUST WANNA KNOW



    See all 348 entries

    Ask for advice: Get help from people who've accomplished this goal


    philyhelen asks, “Should I ask once again if forgeting one's name?”
    — 2 years ago


    7 answers

    Boston
    Mc Huggs thinks Hauki's new Red Hair style is gorgeous looking! asks, “I am a new member of a bookclub and only communicate with the facilitor, is it okay to ask her, (send her an email) to tell me the names of the other members because I did not remember who they were when they told me a few weeks ago? I feel embarassed.”
    — 3 years ago


    5 answers

    London
    oldgit asks, “What single method worked best for you?”
    — 3 years ago


    2 answers

    Geelong
    bc6840836 asks, “Please give practical steps that helps you remember people's names”
    — 4 years ago


    9 answers

     

    I want to:
    43 Things Login