Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
5 j/ ~! H3 B1 X& k6 Zfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
  @" c8 s0 K6 }% m8 M; k- Dthem 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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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
6 a, e  ^+ A4 {0 C! M, z1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
1 \, v; i: h' Q; O* m" I0 g3 q2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
$ i+ U$ z' P+ M7 D- Q& O8 v3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
: a, |8 S9 Y) i( t0 N, g4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
8 [7 M0 b0 ]' X  ?- W5 Pwith the same name.
. S! A+ }- R( Y  ]2 q5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

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