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
6 R! R, E' p$ D& othem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
3 b0 V/ C2 b8 I* {& Z2 v' gthink of you.

Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
0 |4 I, h2 R; X9 Z1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
; i* k. j6 m4 c1 l2) The second second: Don't think about what to
( v7 Y+ R. X  r  K- ]say—listen for the name.
4 B$ Q1 O, w. U% E2 t" x7 \/ {3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
0 J* H  j# C8 e8 D& W$ o9 F4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
) T* h' A; ^: j2 ~7 |5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
  N8 L$ B9 d* b8 S5 gend of the conversation.
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8 I2 w6 D1 q0 a" j  n3 [---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>