151 Quick Ideas to Improve Your People Skills

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Remember Names

Nothing shows basic respect for people more than remembering their names. Admit it—you like it when someone remembers your name after a first meeting. We all do. It makes us feel valued and respected.

Now remember a time when someone did not remember your name. Likely it felt awkward, and you probably looked on the person with a bit of suspicion or possibly even dislike. But when someone demonstrates he has made the effort to remember your name, an instant connection is formed. In fact, it’s a first step in developing trust with others.

Remembering people’s names is such a small thing, but has such a big impact on budding relationships. With one word, we communicate that we value someone else as a human being.

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