Unless one has made a conscious decision to NOT remember names, one has the ability to remember the names of people whom they are introduced to. However, if upon hearing the name of another, one chooses to say the other’s name aloud, this effectively releases the energy of the remembrance of the name back into the universe. This becomes dangerous if one is in a setting where meeting multiple people is expected. My advice is to simply pay attention to the person you meet, and don’t say their name outloud — you will remember it if you try.