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
. {, g/ b/ {1 Z- @( G$ j6 [9 ~them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
8 }5 }; W" M. G$ i  ~6 W( Qthink of you.

Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
4 P: `5 M7 E# l7 Enames:
$ y8 c/ b3 ~" q7 s: H, _1 L. J1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
+ ?; B0 m) D# ~2 I* R" v# Rsay—listen for the name.
0 Y) S2 k9 P$ m8 A1 g1 i4 H3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
2 N  z3 e9 Q' O, b) A4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
* D* i3 Q$ i9 x( ]& T7 i7 _5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
& v2 T- \1 p6 h) x8 D& u6 ^end of the conversation.

: D& e& \6 o: }---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>