 Why do people take notes? People take notes at work. This person is an architect. He is taking notes at a construction site. Students take notes in college. These veterinary students are taking notes in a college class. People take notes in meetings. These business people are taking notes in a business meeting. Some people take notes everywhere. This young man is taking notes because he just remembered something important. People take notes to make shopping lists. This person is taking notes to remember what he needs to buy at the grocery store. Some people make to-do lists. To-do lists help us remember important things during the day.