7 Clever TRICKS To Remember Names

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[@spazmaster1996]

If you forget your side bae's name, take her to starbucks and look at the name on the cup... bitches live starbucks

[@Evertonferreiraful]

except that starbucks employees always get people's name wrong so you might read the name as Katty when it's actually Betty. True story

[@ax999]

Evertonferreiraful "Katty can you get that for me" "MY NAME IS BETTY YOU SELFISH..." "Haha, I was just using Katty as a joke, remember when that Starbucks employee got your name wrong?" Problem solved.

[@AimanM]

Alex Ortiz OMG! You guys are hilarious!

[@stm7810]

Liam Worsley great theory but I don't have a thousand dollars handy :(

[@Dailylilyful]

Liam Worsley 10$ dollars for a fake coffee cup -_- i'm a girl and i HATE Starbucks !!

[@fauna575]

Another tip: when you forget their name, you can ask them in a roundabout way! Ex: "What's your name again?" "Rose...?" "Oh, I meant your /last/ name." "Ah. It's Potter." Hehe. That way, you can get their name again without looking like you forgot!

[@DannyBurns____]

No the first name is harry

[@fauna575]

Hehe. It's actually Rose Weasley, daughter of Hermione and Ron. Was sort of waiting for someone to pick it up since Harry's kids were named James and Albus

[@ragnkja]

phoenixthecookiemonster You forgot Lily, the youngest.

[@undercoverduck]

Lmao I always ask them to spell out their names. And even asking for pretty standard names like "Rose" is excusable for me since I'm Dutch and the English and Dutch way of spelling the same name can be pretty different (e.g., Rose with a typical Dutch spelling would become Roos) and both variants are often used in The Netherlands.

[@kayleighdrevis5252]

undercoverduck Also some ways Dutch names are pronounced you just HAVE to have it spelled or you forget lol. Vice versa as well

[@JIYkp]

Secret tip: Don't be scared to ask for their name again.

[@kfcaftertaste2160]

***** That tip isn't very secret now

[@JIYkp]

Thank you, I didn't realize that. Now I know.

[@gigglysamentz2021]

***** I once met a guy who was really disappointed I asked his name again !

[@JIYkp]

Giggity Sam No one has ever had a problem when I lead with, "I'm really bad with names. Mind if I ask yours again?"

[@RainAngel111]

***** in fact it can be a compliment because it shows you do care what their name is. That is, as long as you do it within minutes of your first introduction. Or at least while you're still barely acquainted.

[@SalemK]

If I forget someone's name, I say, "What's your name?" They say their name and I say, "No, I meant your last name." Because then they aren't offended because they think you remember their name and you get both first and last names.

[@gokenrocks]

Mathusan C Good*

[@MrFancypan75]

Salem K But what if you forget the last name

[@SalemK]

Then you ask for their middle name :P

[@Aazdremzul]

Salem K Yeah, I don't care about offending someone I ask their name out of courtesy and then right before we part ways I say "I'm going to forget your name by the way." So the next time we meet it's not as offensive as it is predictable. It has taken me a year, but I finally have names for my college friends. Only one acted offended because I have been around him more often, but I found out his name is Brandon. P.S. I say acted because he didn't seem all that serious, but you can tell he was just a little.

[@kurasai6009]

Salem K you're a fucking genius !

[@NerdSyncProductions]

My college roommate introduced himself as "Hey, I'm Christian and I like to party. I don't really like to party, but I feel like this whole explanation will make it easier to remember me." It definitely worked.

[@alawichops]

NerdSync hi I’m Jewish and I like to party

[@azersamaali2016]

This was great, thanks, I've been looking for "just remember who played who first" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Piyoren Incredible Prepotence - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for discovering how to boost your memory power minus the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my neighbour got great results with it.

[@lucatirella4227]

@NerdSync Winner of a video, I have been researching "how do you make yourself remember things better" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Piyoren Incredible Prepotence - (just google it ) ? It is a great one off guide for discovering how to boost your memory power without the normal expense. Ive heard some great things about it and my co-worker got excellent results with it.

[@FrankieHiltz]

I usually just say "What's your name again? I forgot" :b Than they tell me, we laugh a little.. And our friendship is effectively ruined

[@vanessaho9581]

ASAP Science should make a graphic-t that says: "Brain cells that fire together, wire together."

[@averagesqueaker7121]

What? all you need to have is 10% luck 20%skill 15% concentrated power of will 5%pleasure 50%pain And 100% to remember the name!

[@lovelyleilei8025]

Omg best reference ever!

[@JurijLasic]

100% reason to remember the name :)

[@Viva_Reverie]

I'd say the "Repeat saying the name" thing works, I work at a McDonalds where it's made a point to repeat things you need to do to make sure you remember them and it does help.

[@CorbinCCraig-sl1mi]

Viva "IMMATOONLINK" Reverie

[@kezzi6083]

Wow, already people are making snide jokes about McDonald's... Good to know everyone's so nice.

[@charaviolet8172]

Viva "IMMATOONLINK" Reverie I hope that if i ever go to Australia and go to McDonalds, you're the attending guy, cause your videos are really cool. :D

[@BretRush]

Viva "IMMATOONLINK" Reverie Hey at least you are working, not like these a-holes living in their momma's basement.

[@BretRush]

TheSimpleDudeOne I stand corrected but I don't think we should look down on people who work at Micky D's or whatever. We all do the best we can.

[@militantpacifist4087]

I usually remember faces, not names.

[@missfashionator]

just take that person to starbucks ;) they will be asked for their name and it will be on the cup

[@evi.wammes]

And then take a picture of that person with the cup so you can see the name xD

[@kevincolwell2115]

"Neurons that fire together, wire together!" You guys are so cute! I LOVE IT!

[@jasonrivera4118]

If it's a social setting, I usually repeat their name "Nice to meet you _____" I then follow that up with "FYI, I'm terrible with names, and there's a good chance I'm going to forget it, I'm not trying to be rude, I'm better with faces." They usually follow that with "Oh my God, me too." Then I don't feel bad when I make them repeat it a few minutes later. 9 times out of 10, I have to repeat mine as well. Usually by the second time it sticks cause I'm not thinking about having to introduce myself and I can focus on their name.

[@evanspetshop3757]

I need a "Mitch is a B*tch" shirt now XD

[@elon4417]

Every time I present myself to a new person, I also repeat their name as well, both as a way to confirm I got their name right, and to remind myself of it straight away.

[@undercoverduck]

imo the best thing to do is repeat their name right after they introduced themselves. So: "Hi my name is Schmerkteldorf" "I'm Kutzlibchen" "Kutzlibchen" and maybe point at them or re-shake their hands along with it. I've seen people do this often and it's really helpful because 1. You have to focus on their name when they say it the first time 2. You'll create muscle memory 3. You'll also further enhance the auditive memory 4. You'll have checked if you even heard it right in the fist place (getting somebody's name wrong can be just as awkward as not remembering it at all) 5. It will give the person you're speaking with a good feeling, like, hey they actually cared and listened to me

[@undercoverduck]

If just the name appears awkward to you, you could also try "Kutzlibchen, nice to meet you"

[@JorisDebonnet]

undercoverduck I agree! Added bonus: people like hearing their own name, so you have a good chance of making a good impression simply by repeating their name.

[@casiash]

undercoverduck you can also tell them your name is Maria Lila Zury Zaday Lopéz Ramirez.

[@Frame381]

I've been waiting for this video for my entire life thank you

[@lincforehand1]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! I'm a professional bartender, at least 150 new faces & names a week I see. These are all tips I already knew, but still, this video gives me something to link back to when meeting new people to keep me aware that I should pay attention!! Much Love & Respect from Tx!!

[@GaryMcCaffrey]

Yea the first two are what I started doing and I remember names WAAAY better than I used to. I often have to ask people to repeat their name, because I forget to listen, but then I say their name back to them, like 'pleased to meet you NAME'. Just that alone helps me remember names 50-75% of the time when I used to forget them 95% of the time.

[@Peacelove0404]

Have fun in Japan!!

[@adilakaj3138]

YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!!

[@SomeNerdyRando]

Thanks for the tips, guys. Since watching this video, I have not forgotten the name of a single new acquaintance. And have even been practicing memorizing names of people that I over hear, or see.So, shout out to Grace, Leon, Justin, Daris, Tom, Guy, Price, John, and Joe!

[@alexmania1998]

Me: Hey, what's your name again? Person: Uuum George... Me: Oh no silly, I know that, I meant your last name! Person: Oh! Johnson! Aaand you walk away like a boss. 😎

[@multishrimpface]

Unoriginal

[@alexmania1998]

multishrimpface Who said I thought of it? ^_^

[@multishrimpface]

good point, you win :)

[@alexmania1998]

multishrimpface hahaha it wasn't an argument :P

[@lucasferreira9857]

Lucas...George Lucas (Creator of star wars if you didn't know.)

[@WonderfuulDay]

you two make me smile :)

[@filipfilip3927]

Awesome! Good job guys !!

[@starstrikerbboy]

you guys are my favorite people on youtube

[@YGhappyvirus]

Yeah, I have this friend called "Jolie" and she introduces herself like this: "Hi, I'm Jolie, like Angelina Jolie." 👍

[@chihirokato350]

Come to Tokyo, guys! Always having fun and intellectual with your videos. Love from Tokyo.

[@NickRoss]

Nice green screen.

[@eleanorwilliam5052]

I was thinking the background was fake ....

[@eugen9611]

Nick Ross what about the autofocus changing constantly? it wouldn't happen if it were a green screen

[@vatnidd]

TheBloodPainter It's a joke

[@NickRoss]

TheBloodPainter Never know they could of manual out/in focused it to add the affect of it being real.

[@eugen9611]

but..... why?

[@ragnkja]

Repeating the name when they've just introduced themselves is a really good habit for remembering names, since hearing something and then saying it yourself makes it much more memorable than just hearing it.

[@DtWolfwood]

"O god i'm terrible with names, what's your name again?" Is usually how i do it. I pretty much assume everyone has the same problem so no1 should ever get fussy about it if someone forgets. If they do, you don't want to remember them to begin with.

[@mushiecat]

i always tell people i meet, "i might ask for your name 100 more times to get it down."

[@kerfuffletruffle1383]

I should probably start doing that. It took me about half a year to learn one of my friends names. I never asked so I just never found out until I heard other people say their names enough times to reassure me that it was the right name... I'm bad with names.

[@Knowledgeisagift]

Love you guys

[@x-hunter1965]

Thanks yo. This so helpful!

[@BonjourJubilation]

Great topic! Good job, guys! When I worked in a café a long time ago, one of my co-workers and I would compete to see how many of the regulars' names we could remember. Making it into a kind of game was quite helpful. It's been many years since I've seen the people who frequented the café and yet I still remember several of their names. Also, I've decided to risk embarrassment on multiple occasions by asking a familiar face if s/he could tell me his/her name again before the conversation gets too deep. To my relief, many of those people had also forgotten my name.

[@HelenCraigRuggedData]

Some great tips for remembering names at networking events...going to try this out tomorrow.

[@MrWade-kc5nq]

It always helps me if I see their name, like on a name tag or if they write it down for me. I usually don't forget it after that.

[@Angel-kt2uz]

Love all your tips and you make awesome videos also I liked #6 lol

[@Kevinhillcrest]

Remembering names/anything. Very cool.

[@SillyLilly2208]

I'm a kpopper and I managed to remember all members of EXO so if I can do it, everybody can! 😂😂

[@magda103p]

Think to be able to learn all super junior's names and exo's and snsd's!! Man, snsd was the toughest!! Probably THE challenge is to learn aaaalllll AKB48 members' names😂😂

[@mickybun]

Thanks for remembering my name bro yo yo man

[@forARTMSheejin]

Duuude that's not even the worst group for names xP Introducing... AKB48! (and their sister groups (yea this is J-pop but oh well weird names are weird names)) I have still not, after over 2 years, learned more than about a fourth of their 450+ members' names... :D

[@misteryace21]

Seventeen is about to debut... get ready...

[@crystala7x182]

Haha same! After remembering all the names of the Exo members and each of their faces, it made me feel so accomplished!!!! Nothing can stop me now lol.

[@elraviv]

tip 8, "honesty is the best policy" admit you are bad at remembering names and ask again. many people are bad at remembering names so they'll find your honesty refreshing and not rude.

[@hannahseitz430]

I recently discovered superfruit and now I'm dyyyying to see a collab with you and them

[@marlosbarroso]

Good hints thank you

[@shoyugod]

Just take a selfie with the person who's name you don't know and Facebook's all-knowing face-recognition will let you know exactly who that is :-) I'm kidding, of course, don't take selfies with strangers.

[@fibbooo1123]

mosemonster thats actually a great idea!

[@quintusmay3244]

Learn from Caspar He does xD

[@justinjex1]

I have always had such a hard time remembering names. Thank you

[@lorenzocastelli8709]

I'll never ever forget your name now, Mitch! Ahahaha!

[@Maya-xv2go]

I think I'm really good at remembering names, every person I meet I just hear their name and every time I see them my brain just says 'That's Mitch' and I can remember their name immediately.

[@63M1N1]

GGG, good guy greg, best meme there is :D

[@CiecieNewson]

5, 6, &7 were new to me and I shall try them. Thanks. Smile!

[@AmeriCanadian2011]

I've been in sales for decades now, and I still struggle with this. I've become the king of the indirect introduction, just push people together and nod knowingly as the names start flying back and forth.

[@zomgseriosuly]

good guy greg 😂😂😂

[@Orycterope7]

Thanks so much !!!! :D

[@BarelyNoticeable]

I'm like "Cool Greg I'm Anne Tan who's not so tan but I mean I'm somewhat tan ayeee? ;D"

[@elliehaycock9228]

I'm always pretty good with names to the point that people have said to me 'how do you know my name' and stuff like that.

[@PinkChucky15]

Great tips, I usually use the one about building associations :-)

[@GuillaumeRx]

I've been travelling in many countries a lot for 3 years now, I'm used to meet new and very different people everyday. With time, I've become what you could name as a "Social Cameleon" because I adapt myself pretty fast to any given situation, and any person I'm talking to (adapting my body language, conversation subject and attitude to always be genuine and build the best relationship with each person I meet). So what I can tell from my experience (remembering sometimes 25 or 30 names in the same night isn't as hard as it seems) is that those tips are really good first, and I would add 2: 1/ Don't be afraid to say "Excuse me buddy, what's your name again?" with an honest smile (he will probably ask you for yours again, and you'll laugh together because you felt stupid, and if he doesn't, just thank him for helping you, and ask him for something, a drink, a lighter, what does he like to do, his passion, whatever, and the conversation has started...) Everybody forgets names, and the guy you're talking to has probably forgotten yours as well, so, while most people would feel bad to ask, it's actually a pretty good manner to enter in a conversation and make new friends. Plus, people like their name ("the best sound in the world to your ears"), and like to feel others are interested in them. That's why you should always ask questions and really listen to the answers, more than you talk about yourself, which would sound boring to everyone even if you really are a very interesting person (and by doing that and asking the good question, you can learn a lot of things about a lot of interesting subjects) 2/ Don't be afraid to play this little game I've found: When I'm partying in a flat with a lot of new people (which happens really often as I said), I'm sitting in the main room with a drink, and start asking for a name again (with a smile) to the person next to me. I repeat it out loud with my finger pointed on the person. Then I start repeating every name out loud, pointing my finger on each person (the more person there are, the better the game is) and the first person I asked becomes implicitly and naturally my partner in helping me learning the names (better to ask to a guy who seems to be familiar to most people in the room). If you don't remember some of the names, just ask your new partner with your finger pointed on the people, if he doesn't know, ask someone else (knock an arm next to you, and ask "hey, what's your name? Nice to meet you Cathy! I'm Paul! Hey, do you know this guy there?) or try to attract the person's attention with your hands and a smile (or catch the attention of his friend next to him and ask him his name and his friend's name, with a smile or a wink). Then, repeat the name(s), and continue the game until you've got them all. Repeat them all over again with your smile and your finger. People will smile and tell you you won't be able to memorize them all two hours later. You've got a bet! Talk to the people and enjoy the party (everybody has noticed you now so feel confortable to move, and engage conversation). And win the bet two hours later, because you're a cool guy with a super cool game. Yes it sounds weird, but believe me, it is not, as long as you do it with a smile, like you are playing a game you like. If someone looks at you weirdly at the beginning, just say (always with a smile) "yes it's a trick I use to help me memorize every name". People will be like "Oh, this guy actually cares about us, and he's capable of memorizing our names, that's cool, because I don't even know his name, and I suck at remembering names. By playing this game people will notice you, they will help you if you're wrong, and some will even play with you (or thank you mentally for helping them in learning the names they don't know). And when you're trying to remember someone's name, pointing your finger on him while he's talking, you grab his attention, he will ask you for your name, or smile, or help you. People feel afraid of others reactions, when human beings are more opened to new positive people than they think. The most important things with this game are to always be positive, to always smile, and to feel confortable with what you're doing. You own the room, and you are not afraid to meet new people because you're a cool person, so you're giving them the favor to know you, and you'll learn a lot from this new people with their own life experience. That is the needed mindset in life and relationships, because positive attracts positive.

[@kpopmama07]

I'm in Japan too! HOW COOL! I wish I cold meet you guys! Have fun and be safe!

[@Jelster64]

Cool stuff guys

[@johnnystir9796]

Mitch...you're anything but that. Which makes it funnier.

[@MJoshuaJ]

Hahaha, I really follow Tip #6. I always introduce myself like, "Hi, I'm Joshua. Half human, half idiot"

[@littlestlove]

Nice! Good video, thank you :)

[@clairefogarty1952]

Genius

[@ari-ovideos8960]

OMG I LOVE JEPAN!!!!! KONICHI' WA!!!!!!

[@ryanparkinson1395]

good guy greg is a stupendous stoner! :) AsapSCIENCE

[@agent00beauty21]

I ship these two so hard

[@KUUZCKO]

i like the rhyming word thing

[@kleokleopatra3536]

interesring, i am terrible with names and it is slooo emarrasing !!! i;ll have to try those tricks- if i remember !

[@PriscillaTuft]

Ahhh this is so 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@chickenkat496]

works for remembering vocab words too. thx!

[@bearabraxasreed3623]

I always remember things so much better if I write them down.

[@pjf2675]

thanks!

[@AnthonyNguyenlol]

Good luck remembering someone in Japan with a long name like, Suigyōmatsu Unraimatsu Fūraimatsu Kūnerutokoroni-sumutokoro

[@molly2846]

"Hi, my name is Molly, 'cause I'm so addictive." ;)

[@islagrace9960]

Can you do a video on top tips for remembering vocab, information, etc. for tests and exams??!!! :)

[@janelle3711]

you guys really remind me of mitch and scott in pentatonix! :D

[@aleahmix]

Yeah I never thought of that.

[@BiscanarzaAfraid]

Oh so I'm not the only one ;)

[@janelle3711]

BiscanarzaAfraid you're indeed not alone! :)

[@ct3gct3g]

Gahh, it's so beautiful! Wish you guys wore like red or something to match the background

[@SteFo0ko]

idk why but that video was so cute!

[@PavchBavin]

Mitch! Better have my money!

[@letsbelegitimate]

When I first met my friend, I didn't know his last name so I asked, "Hey how do you spell your last name again?" So I got him to tell me. Lol!

[@ThundersLeague]

Best tip to use at a party: Other person: Hi, I'm John. You: Oh, me too. The next time he comes up to you saying "Hey, John..." you'll know what THEIR name is.

[@miaomiao07]

I'm guessing you're a guy. So if a girl were to say, "Hi my name is Kimberly." How do you reply? Haha

[@gabevega9706]

I just say "wait what's your name" over and over again until I finally get it

[@karlwithakcomedy]

Honestly for me, I remember people by associating them with someone that I already know with the same name. Works most of the time

[@Meagan-Renee]

wow, you're only like an hour away from me! enjoy your time here in Japan!!! Kyoto is the best!

[@o.5821]

I'm so in love with Mitch

[@o.5821]

I know , but that doesn't mean i can't be in love with him. Like i'm in love with Matt Bomer

[@JacobLim927]

Hey asapthought (and youtube), I was wondering if you could help me decide my course for college. I really love learning about what you guys share and I would like to ask what you took up in college?

[@EmdrGreg]

Great ideas. And what a stunning room. I'm going to be meeting about 25 people tomorrow for the first time, and I'll be with them for 10 days. Your ideas will come in very handy.

[@Neon94ful]

LOL I usually the 7th tip. I never thought that this was actually a "brain hack" that somebody else might do xD So cool.

[@florianlamache9906]

You talk about memory in this video. May you make a video about muscles memory, please? Thank you so much

[@SuperMrsBubblegum]

OMG! Come to Taiwan please

[@ChuckReynolds]

Lol - #7 Allllll the time. I can't even count how many times my girlfriend says I've introduced her numerous times to the same people because I do that haha

[@lexiedavison1545]

People remember my name by saying 'Hi, sexy lexie" Hahahahah

[@memandylov]

I remember people's names ten times better if I also read it. In school sometimes when I meet someone I glance over at their paper to their name to make sure I have it right in my mind. I met a girl named Aja, pronounces Asia, and I struggled with her name for close to a week and was too scared to keep asking her to tell me again, so I looked at her name on her paper and it suddenly clicked in my mind.

[@cezza180]

i get them to add me on facebook. it's worked on multiple occasions before, except that time it didnt, they didn't have facebook and i had to make the awkward choice of asking the girl her name. thank goodness she was understanding.

[@jonanasbananas2944]

They just remember me, cause I'm always like: 'If you forget my name just call me LOEMPIA!!' They're always laughing and they remember my real name ^.^

[@PedanticNo1]

My ability to remember names used to be horrible. I would always remember faces, but not their associated names. After working in hospitality, it now feels very natural to commit everyone's name to memory after the first encounter. A lot of people comment on how good my memory is . . . its not, but I remember people very well, at least, hahaha. It helps to associate their name with characteristics. Or mannerisms. Anything unique about that person (maybe they wear a certain style of clothing, or they always say a certain phrase, etc.)

[@potatoprsk]

Mitch you are not a ***** okay~~? you're awesome just like Greg~~

[@mariesoullier]

The language part of my memory is a bit slow to the uptake when speaking and I often have a hard time recalling words, especially nouns and doubly so for proper nouns which obviously includes peoples names. I find that most names don't really stick until I've heard someone else calling them a couple times but sometimes mnemonics or associating with someone else works. I've gotten really good at just not using names, I just smile and say "Hey! It's been awhile, how have you been?" Most of my friends are aware of how bad my vocabulary memory is so they aren't too offended if I'm in a situation where I should know but forget their name.

[@daneshwar4582]

You can use thee techniques to memorize vocab words for school. They work great for me! :D

[@NovelNovelist]

I'm actually better at remembering names and information about the person than recognizing their face. There's a good chance I just won't recognize someone I barely know as a person I've ever seen/met, but if I realize it or someone clues me in, I'll remember their name and all the info I learned about them, where we met, what we talked about, etc. It's actually the same with non in person stuff. Like if I'm watching a TV show and there's a new character or several new characters, it's tough for me to tell them apart at first or recognize them as a regular character instead of a rando extra/guest star. BUT I'll know their name, all their character info, and the plot details/relationships surrounding them once I realize, "Oh, that's the new neighbor/boss/girlfriend/husband character." After I've gotten used to seeing someone - IRL or on TV - I'll recognize them easily, but yeah, it's faces that are harder for me to learn than names/info.

[@Jordiejam]

Whoa... He sounds just like the guy in the asap science videos!!!