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
! q( F8 K. l) v, P/ ~* Pthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
9 d" Y* I7 r! r  o0 G: \you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.
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) `: L5 x/ [* [1 a: kUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
1 f0 n7 ^3 n1 K4 r% l/ |names:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
6 L6 w: F* {& u& ^) z1 dsay—listen for the name.
: d3 i- ~+ A+ K7 S: M3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
9 h: y4 v3 l4 S3 Y! fwith the same name.
8 V  ?& F- j  I4 d5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

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