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
) O4 S, O- J+ z. X0 }$ l! `them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
" a+ J+ s8 S2 ryou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
8 f) F, U- c& o. T5 e+ O0 V: Bnames:
$ X  f5 L# x4 A1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
8 n' p) V9 \# u- C6 u2 p3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
% V; {5 }9 A, s5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
7 s2 g$ C; r' j8 O1 L: Z4 uend of the conversation.

$ c* g2 v$ p/ J- f5 i+ [---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>