Lets call him Mani. Mani is extremely popular at my workplace despite his outspoken attitude. He can drive anyone nut with his "diarrhea of mouth". It took me almost 5 years (yes I am not that smart!) to eventually realize what make "Everybody loves Mani"? Mani is soo good and I mean 'sooo good' in remembering people first and last name. There is no one remotely at workplace whom he don't know by first name and I work at an extremely big place.
I am not bad, I am bad up to stupid and ignorant level in remembering people's name. Try to learn this trick and let me assure you, people will love you despite your flaws - as Dale Carneige said: "Har kisi ke kaan ko usko apne naam ki dhun meethi lagti hai"*.
*Remember that a person's name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language - How to Win Friends and Influence People - Part 2
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Very true and you may be surprised by my 'experience'. When I was in College (Medical) our friend wanted to serve as General Secretary of the Union so the elections and campaigning started. My friend was a good speaker but would use "unparliamentary" words without much hesitation. We were in 4th year and I advised him to memorize 1st and 2nd year students names so that he could address them by first name. He got the list from the college clerk and did a excellent job. Need less to say he won
I am amazed how much difference it can make....
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