Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
) n  B8 }" T2 Q" z: pfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
* E' b# [, A! r% i5 C% Pthem 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.

+ S% k; \& Y# T) w9 L! m) j8 {Use 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
' j+ q, h8 `! b& i$ d' _7 J9 a# ~say—listen for the name.
' n, _. g! n9 ^- e0 o/ A/ R: L! j9 N3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
, ]8 I! h' Z/ T4 t& i# E! ?. B1 M4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
% Q1 W1 h& k$ E5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
9 k' W* r1 N1 _  nend of the conversation.

" C" M; j. Y/ J---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>