Introductions

One of the hardest parts of networking is learning people’s names.  Always say your name clearly.  Don’t assume that people hear your name or can read your nametag.  Even if you’ve met the person before, and especially if they are a new acquaintance, do the courtesy of saying your name again.  This is enormously helpful for that acquaintance if they’ve forgotten your name. And, of course, listen to their name and try try try to remember it – do word associations, repeat it back, whatever tricks you can find for remembering names. For some, this is the hardest part of networking.