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
+ L9 V7 r7 S+ y, P. Uthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you'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
names:
1 X% w; K3 I  t6 r) X* ^1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) 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
with the same name.
9 T% Q* h$ G6 i' K$ {6 i2 V* x5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
. @! U5 A7 L! f5 A4 m; hend of the conversation.

. F7 ^. D" C- E( ?+ v0 o---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>