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
6 ?" _  w! y# G! W# D) A/ tthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
# F# |  Y; @" q2 i7 Cthink of you.

1 h+ k: ]1 U9 S. bUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
$ v3 F- \2 N3 R3 o! H/ R* hnames:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
: l& ^1 |- v  e+ Z2 q2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
! ?3 M& `8 E6 l8 {. A3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
- v& @: ^* a) I9 A& v3 A' w% s+ mwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
& [4 J; `% ~7 ?* f+ Bend of the conversation.

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