Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
6 B2 {1 i* A; P7 h5 u: v6 q1 ]0 f  ]focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
: X* Q  Q7 r( k* lthem 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.

( w  {9 \2 T* ?' ~5 \7 x+ GUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
2 ~1 s4 c1 b' B* msay—listen for the name.
& E) H# V0 C) U' P1 \. y3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
% J) B. _6 q/ v2 k9 U' qwith 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>>