Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
2 w3 A+ T! I  k2 v2 i: ufocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
3 q7 ^4 ^/ Z4 n# l- Y/ a) Y/ D* J) tthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
$ @: s$ K) P8 u( O2 ^, myou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.
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2 p& e( W5 ~( dUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
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.
" t% n, _" d! W# o% X8 L5 {4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
6 X( ?$ j. l  C4 M: R5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>