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
0 l3 @# k; H$ c5 Y3 Jthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
+ {' d2 K. [- X9 _) B4 x# m; S' @. wnames:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
3 Y" n+ c+ z/ o2) The second second: Don't think about what to
$ H0 C& M2 W$ usay—listen for the name.
$ X4 z+ y0 Q4 S* v3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
" P( N3 J% ~8 awith the same name.
7 B+ k4 _7 ~4 D- n7 P  q) B* l5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
  Z' F0 J# h3 Fend of the conversation.

' c, H2 B+ X* H---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>