Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
# G, @' j1 H( e% B9 b9 efocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
0 z3 s1 d  ^/ i% D6 [: p1 W  k$ Wthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
7 z. E' p* b, j6 H% Pthink of you.
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
  I2 I2 s/ y" v& Q1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
" P1 g' g1 i$ B. H) S+ [: l2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
* V% c; r7 p3 |5 H% c! W& w1 E$ s3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
; R; t: S% H& X( @6 Nwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
: ]' o% Z# k, ^& \; Rend of the conversation.

3 e* B  F6 S( V  G- U5 y/ n---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>