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
2 f. [* I# a( b0 ythem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
$ V  k* l$ m  h; Jthink of you.
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) F" ]& H4 q8 WUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
3 E: g* n; k- Y# @! K: c2 gnames:
+ M7 O" {. o1 Y1 @+ N( l1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
9 a7 x  r  e" B% hsay—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
: |" Y* C# R; a. Y8 Y, }4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
1 y( u1 V  H6 R8 L9 E$ vwith 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>>