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
4 o- k* Q  C: g. rthem 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.

Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
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0 }' z+ r% o% X8 b$ g$ i1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
* X, K0 |" Y9 ~2) The second second: Don't think about what to
! \+ e& ~5 o; I0 W5 q: Rsay—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
" e/ p, }* v: P" }2 r& u4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
& e5 G0 h2 Q& J# nwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
) Q. c4 ]* @$ l( n+ hend of the conversation.

, c' G. O* O" D- `# l8 y---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>