Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
5 ~6 w+ \& I1 k1 lfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
9 |' }" P- j$ u* h- B6 nthem 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:
# O4 L& b, ]) M& }  P, P3 m' A1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
. n; F8 w! F/ h+ p- i2) The second second: Don't think about what to
" v- }5 w9 k/ [say—listen for the name.
2 s( b* y2 A) {, I1 Q7 S3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
! y9 a- x. N# `5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
6 q, m  Z: v3 n" Xend of the conversation.

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