Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
$ G/ s* c4 R$ v2 O! Yfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
6 h& j0 C" Y3 h7 R3 ?/ ~them 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.

( p% F; U/ d9 O+ h2 E, Q; `" tUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
- t  R( q- d% L* Y: u, @" Tnames:
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 k& a9 y# ^3 W/ N$ ~/ J+ L" Y. u- Q3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
  n  e$ p$ Y6 z5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
% I2 \/ O# b7 l+ T& Qend of the conversation.

3 s6 q3 m$ V$ L% |. w8 z---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>