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
' r7 F2 H" K9 c; o- s5 A& Rthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
4 X% x) `  o$ u9 t% }you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
6 G+ }% y) W+ f. t/ z9 D1 {think of you.
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
9 K& y/ A  w$ g. |( X* k- Znames:
4 q+ _0 f1 B1 t9 a9 Q+ T1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
+ n1 b( k0 a! r2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
. g; d' ~. C0 d/ O7 R3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
8 {. p: E* B% j3 b4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
8 Q, L; u; \; G- R, }% L/ d$ a5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
/ U$ l. S7 F+ Jend of the conversation.

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