Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
6 O$ z) h' L8 ^/ U: u  Tfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
2 a3 o, V: D/ f5 Fthem 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
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1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
$ E, j' O1 i) T; H* T: y1 Q; C2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
- J  A4 {/ |" X$ W, t3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4 [* R# U" B- q' j4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
2 W+ e. U$ k9 D5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

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