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
! i0 Z1 C3 Z* b  cthem 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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( d9 {$ j& i, k) k1 Q1 L8 kUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
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7 `8 y% p, x  ~1 P8 ]' n1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
: Q) l/ i! A% i: Z. _! Esay—listen for the name.
- T% z7 M6 g1 W/ O" E; m3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
7 p4 q0 R0 C) k! ^# F4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
( w  W, R) U3 m$ a* o& dwith the same name.
: z4 r$ [% G" ]! }8 V3 ]5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

8 w- Q6 B) @8 {0 U. ]" D---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>