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
# a, D  F8 V, f; V( zthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
+ _! W% l: S1 N+ M: I/ oyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.

% _9 }' ~& [9 R1 aUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
4 V5 g5 I( v. U- H4 Inames:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
+ H$ `# @9 Y" B+ q: p; B2 W  t3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
7 a% D+ [" T  }: a/ aend of the conversation.

& z6 {8 A7 P+ G( l9 j% d---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>