names
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Remember Someone’s Name By Associating It With A Famous Person
Most of us have been there: you meet someone, learn their name and then forget it, almost right away. Next time you’re introduced to someone, immediately think of a famous person who shares their name.
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Ask LH: Will It Be A Hassle To Change My Name?
Hi Lifehacker, I have recently relocated to Australia and I’m faced with a strange problem with my name. I have a first name which I do not use — my middle name is my preferred name. My question is how easy is it to change my name, and what are the consequences of having some…
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Use A Compliment When You’ve Forgotten A Name
It’s hard to remember names. Despite your best efforts, strategies, and even apps, you’re going to forget. Gretchen Rubin, writing for Psychology Today, has a good suggestion for avoiding the awkwardness that follows your lack of memory: use a compliment.
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Pronounce Names Saves You From Embarrassment
Search engine Pronounce Names—perhaps unsurprisingly—contains a database of names complete with proper pronunciation, saving you from embarrassment next time you face a challenging name.
