Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
; K1 u% x- D3 N4 G, dfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
  i5 g1 B0 G: J8 k% w6 Uyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.
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5 m4 o$ j( b1 a8 pUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
' ~& m+ V1 _6 b- R1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
& T1 O* D5 e& A5 {. z3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
3 L. U2 Z1 t- a; h1 V0 Cwith the same name.
/ Y4 ^: B/ i0 }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>>