Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
( W) |& P& j+ H# p2 y) Rfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
  {; Q2 u* [" h9 y3 S7 wthem 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:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
: Q! ~% p) _0 X* O2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
% t/ K1 T& |- wwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
) U2 `" t# Q) f8 S; G% l9 n7 s( Bend of the conversation.

& g! D( w% V0 a' F/ v---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>