Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
. c3 c' l6 g2 z0 i$ K( cthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
' I/ N) L% d1 a+ |" k; W5 wyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
9 \' v3 Y( b, y3 l- X0 C1 Uthink of you.
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" W, ^/ }) [- t( }" hUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
/ v0 C6 T+ n- @: Z5 P. O, M& Wsay—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
& p/ S8 ?8 `/ [! Wwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
! E# @; M( D; Z/ H, L+ Jend of the conversation.

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