Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
( t0 E& R2 W/ @; j9 L& E9 Ffocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
% U; J0 h8 z5 M7 r* Y  a" I2 Z# zthem 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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' E, J0 n( @& |# J) CUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
. z% a! u& p/ L- J. j1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
( U2 `( p1 Q. Z' g4 S5 _2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
  `2 ~3 i& V0 n- O3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
! V2 x( A; b$ J- F) c* v8 F. Z4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
7 i$ i* K( m. T3 U3 Iwith the same name.
. R: [6 r2 o1 l8 n# M- l5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
, u- i5 j- R1 q0 u% a3 d% d9 send of the conversation.

# l/ W2 O0 b; @# u# b/ L---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>