Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
9 ~* S- {& }0 K" g' \focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
4 X( y# E3 j  n4 W3 a' j& fthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
4 E* C8 h: {) p! Gyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.

9 v! n+ \* R& k5 y' D9 n. pUse 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.
4 S1 d# R( I; D. ?" p3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
3 s# K6 J; k0 V( h1 s4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

3 c6 k  a) U# v---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>