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
$ L5 ^% s0 q6 u8 S' e, {them 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.
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
3 D0 n7 t  f1 f& y2) The second second: Don't think about what to
; ?8 a/ V" E( T( C) psay—listen for the name.
% N5 e7 _, j+ @& ^3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
1 ^! ]) y5 `% o- D# F. n0 G3 Bwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

  Z- s  N$ M, ~" H---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>