In today's varied, specialized and competitive marketplace, you
may often feel like a face in a crowd, trying to stand out and
be noticed. What can you do to get people to notice you and
remember you. The answer is simple, notice and remember them.
When I want to meet people, I walk up to them, extend my hand
and say " Hi, I have not met you yet, I'm Caterina." This
assertive introduction is always welcomed and a conversation
easily starts. By acting confident, I feel confident and people
appreciate being noticed.
Once you introduce yourself, remember their names. Learning
names is a simple skill that can be easily developed. To
remember names, use the following tips:
o Tell yourself that you are going to remember the names of new
people you meet.
o When introducing yourself, relax and focus on the other
person's name. Repeat it back to them by saying "Nice to meet
you _______".
o Make sure you pronounce the name correctly.
o If you are not sure how to spell the name, ask. This will help
you remember it.
o Use the name in conversation in the first two minutes.
o When you end your conversation, use their name again.
o Ask for a card and connect the face with the name on their
card.
o When you have a few moments, scan the room and repeat to
yourself the names of everyone you have met.
o On the way home, run a video in your mind of all your new
acquaintances and their names.
The next time you run into someone you have met in the past and
you greet them by name, they will warm up to you and be
impressed by you. Success in business is built on successful
relationships. Remembering names is the first step to making any
acquaintance grow.
When you make an effort to notice and remember people, they will
remember and notice you. You will become well known in the
circles you move in. You will feel more confident and
successful, and increase your business savvy and overall
success. The extra effort to notice and remember others will
always bring positive results.
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