Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
' s$ J- N! R4 n, R) f9 ?$ @& z( e  ]focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
+ r% h) V, @' j6 Z+ R3 b' ?4 g1 |, {them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
/ M3 P* Q, W+ m& Oyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
% {3 f: k1 x7 M6 x+ ^think of you.

7 H$ h1 O  a/ x+ b  _: H6 N9 s4 @Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
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1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
1 v  P9 }+ u1 U) v9 A. }8 K2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
% p' o* a; j" V# f6 Y3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>