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
" f9 T1 w/ L+ \: L3 `them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
" h" h& A7 R: f2 C1 P* U5 h- Fyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
; O' O  m: E$ y* o* i6 ?; o9 cnames:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
- W3 ^3 z# }& {9 lsay—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
. u/ s1 N+ f. V- Swith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

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