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Best friend Quote by Susan C. Young

“To remember people’s names, use association—Creating a connection to something that has been important to you will give a name sticking power. Did you go to the same college? Did you work for his company at one time? Does she have the same car as your best friend? Begin looking for associations…” quote by Susan C. Young
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““To remember people’s names, use association—Creating a connection to something that has been important to you will give a name sticking power. Did you go to the same college? Did you work for his company at one time? Does she have the same car as your best friend? Begin looking for associations and it will make the names more memorable.””

Susan C. Young

About This Quote

Source Book: Memory Techniques Handbook, 2015

Linking a person’s name to a familiar personal detail creates a mental cue that makes recall easier.

In simple terms: Use personal connections to remember names.

Key Takeaway

Create vivid associations when meeting someone.

Themes

memory association social skills

Mood

practical focused

Type

instructional advice

When to use this quote

  • networking events
  • business meetings
  • classroom introductions
  • social gatherings

Key Concepts

mnemonics personal relevance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal detail could you link to a new acquaintance?
  • How can you practice this technique daily?
A Different Perspective

If the association is weak, recall may still fail.

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