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How can you remember other people\u2019s names?\nToday, learn three\xa0tactics to remember names in English, and why it\u2019s important to do so!\nA name is a person\u2019s most basic possession and part of their identity.\xa0It\u2019s the sweetest sound to their ears.\xa0For this reason, Alan Headbloom believes it\u2019s important to get a person\u2019s name right, and to show an interest in it.\xa0But it\u2019s not always easy to do that, especially with names you are unfamiliar with.\n\xa0\nHere are Alan\u2019s tips for remembering new names:\n\nIf a name is unfamiliar, ask them\xa0to repeat it.\xa0This helps you learn their name\xa0and also shows a respectful commitment to learning it.\xa0Simply say, \u201cYour name is a little difficult for me, but I\u2019d really like to get it right. Could you say it again?\u201d\n\nAsk for their business card.\xa0This works best in a business context, though students may also have business cards.\xa0Reading the name might make it easier to remember.\n\nMake up a pneumonic, or memory aid.\xa0Think of what the unfamiliar name sounds like in your native language and use that to help you remember.\xa0This is a way to bridge your language and English.\n\n\xa0\nAlan suggests you also learn common names in the English-speaking world, and that you try asking others if their names have any special meanings or significances.\n\xa0\nHow do you deal with learning new names?\nShare your experiences in the comments section below!\n\xa0\nAlan Headbloom\xa0is an intercultural trainer, a professional English teacher and a talk show host. He frequently appears as a speaker on topics such as cultural diversity and workplace inclusion. He lives in Michigan, USA where he and his wife produce the show Feel Like You Belong, a show about immigrants creating a new life in the United States.\nVisit Alan\u2019s Website: Feel Like You Belong and Alan Headbloom- Cross Cultural Communication\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices