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
1 k' z" X( k! a& z3 v" _% K) {+ Lthem 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.

; H+ a8 N5 {( h& x. z/ E- |Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
# l* F% K: v# g: N2) The second second: Don't think about what to
8 W! m: Z& D3 ~' Csay—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
6 P5 v  \0 x6 ^* z0 E9 ~/ `with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>