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
4 Y; N6 A3 G" r. X) jthem 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.

Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
2 u0 T& p: J- h. @7 M: @7 w1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
9 b% T4 H/ |0 P3 [. X5 t2) The second second: Don't think about what to
+ V* u! v& V: B8 [$ Osay—listen for the name.
; B' E6 w8 B% p2 }2 k6 [" S3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
, g7 E! W9 }* f: G0 }4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
8 H5 v6 M7 T0 L6 V$ h5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
$ q( T; l, O( Gend of the conversation.

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