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
) r- A' e1 w& @6 r- G, p: xthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
; v( p  C4 e* i6 Q! Y! R, I; Yyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.

, {- _' u8 r* u* W' C# cUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
5 j. o- [9 y* |5 `' m0 Cnames:
& p% C( q# x8 d+ l6 S$ {) U, m1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
: ]( r* D# Y% C2) The second second: Don't think about what to
- S9 ?  ]8 Y+ @( {% Fsay—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
- z, h3 R4 c$ W, Y4 F& X4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
1 Q2 m- Q( y+ L+ @: }( Zend of the conversation.

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