Hello, My Name Is ___

Names are powerful. ‘To any person, their name is the most beautiful world in the English language.’ (paraphrased, Dale Carnegie).

I try my best to learn and use people’s names as I hear and read them.

I’ll admit that names also make it way easier to connect with people. If you know their name people are more likely to turn to you, it’s just human nature. You’ll draw more people in if you mention them by name.

Don’t believe me, think about how frustrating it is to hear your name pronounced wrong or see it spelled wrong, or have someone not remember your name that you thought you knew! It’s powerful in an unfavorable way.

Try starting conversations by asking for a name, or requesting that someone who knows the person you don’t know, introduce you to them. Make sure to respond with your best pronunciation of their name, that way you can ensure you’re pronouncing it right, mentally match their face and name in your head and do your very best to remember when you see them!