Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
: u% N" Q3 B: a/ d) r* U! lfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
8 f" W6 J8 L4 C) vthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
3 h  c, a( |  [0 `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:
2 v% {: w% b; v8 @/ h( g2 Z1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
; n, h# z7 |+ Q5 N! E5 C% n1 }2) The second second: Don't think about what to
5 E( v; X( J% jsay—listen for the name.
# k5 I8 U$ y, G- d3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
. U7 K: c' Z4 P, a; V& F1 |with 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>>