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
) [5 {5 h, M: K9 cthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.

: v% \! f# C( i# a+ A* {Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
( C' b+ c8 O2 u5 z* x: Pnames:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
  q, ^3 v! |# P+ U! V2 e  z$ J1 ?2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
( N; D% i" C7 A5 y3 Z3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
  F+ D- v$ r( c% T( ~4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
$ E: |. A. c4 o+ P  d# m* nwith the same name.
9 r) V. G9 }+ f; D1 `" B5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
. U* z2 b1 R( p2 \end of the conversation.

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