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A really good way is to make up a name of a restaurant or bar that has your own name in it. So if your name is Michael, then we’ll say “Michael’s Bar and Grill.” Then go out into the streets in your city (hopefully you live in a decent sized city), and tell strangers you are looking for “Michael’s Bar and Grill.” They will most likely tell you they have never heard of it, then just tell them a friend recommended it to you a while back but you can’t find it on google maps. Then carry on and ask the next person. This is really good practice. At first you will be panicking but then slowly the word will loosen. Count the amount of strangers you ask and record it because this can help build confidence. Another thing you can do is call shops and ask them if “Michael” (use your own name) is working today? They will tell you you’ve got the wrong number then just say “Oh ok thank you.” Use any chance you can to say your name many times. Every time you answer a phone call say “Michael” speaking, what’s up?” Also, let people know that you stutter on your own name and even make a joke out of it to lighten your own mood You’re probably fearing that people will think you’re crazy or unintelligent because you forgot your own name. But you know you didn’t forget it so just brush those thoughts off