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
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you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
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1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
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7 F! W% H; G& N1 n8 b3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
0 o' S4 U4 W/ V! u- k+ _4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
4 h& f6 p2 `# h1 Q: O6 g5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

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