Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
7 M( N7 p2 f& G7 i- Q+ afocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
' R: m' y" e8 @) g! l5 v/ `them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
: d) Y9 ?8 B1 C2 O& h1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
- U; `+ ~( A, q1 b" Q2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
: x1 K0 z  ~9 Z* k/ G, u4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
0 o; n) _% a) ?; K- k9 s; S9 S4 z5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
, W7 b3 h* K* i$ \end of the conversation.

3 x$ |6 j  q2 S' a8 E7 @4 K# l---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>