Memorize names

People are more likely to like you if they feel like you're paying attention to them. One way to do this is to remember their names. When you remember someone's name, it shows that you're interested in them and that you care about them.

Tips for remembering names:

1. Push other activities from your mind, and be present in the discussion. This tells the other person that you’re ready for the conversation.
2. Keep a neutral expression that simply says, “I’m listening.” We tend to physically react to what we hear and it disrupts our abili...

1. Write down the lecture name/seminar/reading topic at the top of the page.
2. Write down notes in the largest section of the page (right-hand column). Transcribe only the facts using bulleted lists and abbreviations. Take notes of questions that arise....