28 April 2010
27 April 2010
9 Simple Tricks To Remembering Names
1. Repeat, Repeat, Repeat
The most surefire strategy is to repeat the person's name--both in your head, and out loud--as soon as possible after you've been introduced. Occasionally use the person's name in conversation. "Pleasure to meet you, Bob," or "Bob, so good to see you." Don't overdo it, of course, but don't worry that Bob will recoil, either. He'd rather you remember his name than not.
2. Picture This
Turn someone's name into an image that you can remember. When you meet Shirley, think of a Shirley temple. Don't laugh--it works.
3. Spell It Out
Another imagery-based tactic: Ask someone to spell out his or her name. If you can picture the letters in your mind, you'll have a better chance of remembering the name. A derivation on that: Imagine the person's name written across his forehead, like a billboard.
4. Connect
Try to associate names with things people tell you about themselves (careers, hobbies) that will trigger the sound or association of the name in your mind. Fred likes to fish, Margarita runs a bar, you get the idea.
5. Word Play
Let the words do the work for you. Mnemonic devices (Dale works in sales) work nicely, as does alliteration (Jim from Jersey).
6. Lead the Way
If you know that your name will be hard to remember or pronounce, do other people a favor and help them out. They'll return the favor--or, if you're chatting with a Mike or a Bob, maybe they'll make some big production out of their own common name, making it stick in your mind.
7. Put Pen to Paper
It's not enough to write down a person's name as soon as possible after meeting them. Record the name in a "new contacts" file, and include when and where you met.
8. Speak Up
Embarrassing as it seems, don't be afraid to ask someone to repeat his or her name. Start out with a compliment, such as "I've had so much fun talking with you, and I've completely forgotten your name." If you realize you've blanked on a name a few seconds after introduction, just say "I'm sorry, I missed your name."
9. Prime the Pump
You spy a person, whose name you've forgotten, making her way toward you. What to do? If you're speaking with someone you know, introduce them right off the bat. The newcomer will probably introduce herself on her own. Problem solved.
The most surefire strategy is to repeat the person's name--both in your head, and out loud--as soon as possible after you've been introduced. Occasionally use the person's name in conversation. "Pleasure to meet you, Bob," or "Bob, so good to see you." Don't overdo it, of course, but don't worry that Bob will recoil, either. He'd rather you remember his name than not.
2. Picture This
Turn someone's name into an image that you can remember. When you meet Shirley, think of a Shirley temple. Don't laugh--it works.
3. Spell It Out
Another imagery-based tactic: Ask someone to spell out his or her name. If you can picture the letters in your mind, you'll have a better chance of remembering the name. A derivation on that: Imagine the person's name written across his forehead, like a billboard.
4. Connect
Try to associate names with things people tell you about themselves (careers, hobbies) that will trigger the sound or association of the name in your mind. Fred likes to fish, Margarita runs a bar, you get the idea.
5. Word Play
Let the words do the work for you. Mnemonic devices (Dale works in sales) work nicely, as does alliteration (Jim from Jersey).
6. Lead the Way
If you know that your name will be hard to remember or pronounce, do other people a favor and help them out. They'll return the favor--or, if you're chatting with a Mike or a Bob, maybe they'll make some big production out of their own common name, making it stick in your mind.
7. Put Pen to Paper
It's not enough to write down a person's name as soon as possible after meeting them. Record the name in a "new contacts" file, and include when and where you met.
8. Speak Up
Embarrassing as it seems, don't be afraid to ask someone to repeat his or her name. Start out with a compliment, such as "I've had so much fun talking with you, and I've completely forgotten your name." If you realize you've blanked on a name a few seconds after introduction, just say "I'm sorry, I missed your name."
9. Prime the Pump
You spy a person, whose name you've forgotten, making her way toward you. What to do? If you're speaking with someone you know, introduce them right off the bat. The newcomer will probably introduce herself on her own. Problem solved.
22 April 2010
"PDC" The Memorable Days
Definately it is a mixtrue of happy and sad moments. Happy moments are untill we being with our friends and sad moments when we going far from this new family.
Personality development session, Cultural Programs, Games, Many types of competitions are various parts of of this camp.
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Perosnality Development Tips :-
- Nine ways to make people like you
- Don’t criticize, condemn or complain.
- Give honest, sincere appreciation.
- Arouse in the other person an eager want.
- Become genuinely interested in other people.
- Smile.
- Remember that a man’s name is to him the sweetest and most important sound in any language.
- Be a good listener, encourage others to talk about themselves.
- Talk in terms of the other mans interest.
- Make the other person feel important and do it sincerely.
- Begin with praise and honest appreciation.
- Call attention to peoples mistakes indirectly.
- Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.
- Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.
- Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement.
- Let the other man save his face.
- Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to.
- Use encouragement - make the fault seem easy to correct.
- Make the other person happy about doing the things you suggest.
- Show respect for the others persons opinions. Never tell a man he is wrong.
- The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.
- If you are wrong admit it quickly and emphatically.
- Begin in a friendly way.
- Get the other person saying Yes, yes immediately.
- Let the other person do a great deal of the talking.
- Let the other person feel that the idea is his.
- Try honestly to see things from the other person's point of view.
- Be sympathetic with the other person's idea and desires.
- Appeal to nobler motives.
- Dramatize your ideas.
- Throw down a challenge.
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