We remember things better when we concentrate - which helps us remember things we are interested in more readily.
Really focus on what you’re doing, and don’t allow your brain to wander.
When it comes to meeting people and remembering their names, some people find it helpful to visualize something about the person when they first meet them. They then consciously associate this feature in their mind with the name, and find recalling it later much easier.
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