Use the picture here as Mr. Perrett. The name as it sounds calls to your mind a bird. See the bright green parrot flying around his head and perching on his shoulder; see the vivid color of the bird. Close your eyes and review this picture association of the face and the name. Do this until you can see it with your eyes open. Meaning in First Syllable Many names which seem to present difficulties upon first hearing them simply need a little attention and analysis. At times when names have escaped you, you have gone back to the alphabet and by running over the letters have found that the first letter suggested the name wanted. Some names which are apparently difficult will be easily remembered if you will notice that the first syllable of the name is a noun and has a definite meaning. You meet Mr. Carruthers. This name presents considerable difficulty until you notice that the first three letters spell the simple word "car." By visually associating the object "car" with his face and repeating the name Carruthers a couple of times, you will find no difficulty in recalling the name. Note these examples of this method of using the first syllable for the Name Picture: Mr. Bellamy--bell Mr. Reardon--rear Mr. Raymond--ray Mr. Seagraves--sea Mr. Ringling--ring Mr. Burroughs--burr Mr. Dennison--den Mr. Bushnell--bush Mr. Boardman--board Mr. Pierson--pier [Illustration] Practice with this idea by using the face here as Mr. Woodhead. See a stick of wood on his head, pile it there and see it roll off, don't be afraid to make strong, unusual Name Pictures. You will not have to tell the man how you remembered his name, but to do it will be one of your greatest business assets. Meaning of Vocations Almost every vocation has been used as a proper name. Undoubtedly the name comes from the fact that the forefathers followed that vocation. In every such case see the person working at the trade. For practice use this man as Mr. Smith, suggesting a blacksmith; see him working at his forge, see the anvil, the sparks, the hammer, see him strike. Make a strong, vivid picture. (Smith comes from the word Smythe--meaning hitter.) [Illustration] Other examples: Mr. Miller Mr. Fisher Mr. Shoemaker Mr. Carpenter Mr. Plumber Mr. Butcher Mr. Gardner Mr. Painter Mr. Walker Each name picture of a vocation should contain the scenes which are familiar to you. Mr. Carpenter has a hammer and nails, working at the carpenter trade; Mr. Gardner, with hoe and spade, is caring for his garden. Familiar Name Pictures There are many names which do not have a meaning and are not readily changed to suggest a picture to be associated with the Face Picture. On the other hand, these names will suggest Name Pictures with which you are thoroughly familiar. They will suggest a location, article, place, or some familiar fact that can be used for the Name Picture and which will recall the name to your mind when you see the face.