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
) X% H! x; f& i0 K$ jthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
1 E! h2 O. G+ h2 K. }0 A9 T6 A; Ayou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.
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4 f* f  o: Q; C8 t$ KUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
* |, m4 \( A! h% }names:
: U( [. R& N5 H" s, R9 {# }1) 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.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
  u( w# F6 l0 A; a; zend of the conversation.

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