Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
6 c' U! K. m4 n& Jfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
$ e* f& V8 k! v" g4 ]$ q) jthem 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.

Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
! `( z1 z( d% v5 z' m8 c! Vnames:
7 e! s+ r! V- P  j1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
& m$ X! ~1 _4 N2 H# h& j4 _3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
; p1 {1 ], H, G5 ^1 b, s1 rwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
1 B4 V( V8 A" c+ c. m& uend of the conversation.

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