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
5 c+ F/ g# J7 A5 }; a# }# Gthem 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.
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Use 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 Z% t! @5 Q) t8 V2 f3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
! A! ]4 K" y) S# O9 C/ O4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
/ ?0 P+ n) f  C" b) w1 M8 N4 ^with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
# q% J8 P# f9 B1 q  l, Q  lend of the conversation.

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