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You can remember the face, but can’t remember the name of the face. 1． But researchers say it is often easier to remember names than faces.

Researchers showed 40 pictures of strangers and a list of names to twenty-four people. 2． The result showed that the people could remember up to 85% of the names but only 73% of the faces. According to the study, led by the University of York, this may be because faces can be only remembered through eyes. However, names can be both spoken and written down. 3． When people meet famous persons, they also remember their names better than their photographs.

Rob Jenkins, a professor from York University, said, “Our study suggests that many people may be bad at remembering names. 4．” This will surprise many people because it is different from our understanding. 5． As a result, middle-aged people may feel embarrassed when they meet their old friends.