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
them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
. b8 n1 A# k2 _; hyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
2 L: P8 G8 Q) _$ jthink of you.

& x+ b3 e$ }; z  T# e  nUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
6 q; R: N2 v' q6 x/ q1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
+ G% V1 \3 ?: w9 U4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
6 E; C: B- ]( [8 L3 j6 Y9 j. Dwith 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>>