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
- i$ c' [6 k+ O. v& R  dthem 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.

Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
% p  B# E0 Q3 B8 Q  @  C+ ynames:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
# V6 n/ N7 C$ ]3 l) h# \$ s4 r2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
- y, t3 W0 M; X$ A% j3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
# ]" A. r7 Z* k  [* k3 O- p4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

% K: K0 j, t; d4 {---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>