Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
! ]  V0 t/ m' p3 s$ K- _$ d" d  {focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
4 r" c/ S) E1 b! K+ Gthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
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: g3 v4 l% s8 ?4 T( m$ b& dUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
0 H/ g$ r! R/ i! P1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
  [( I' b, z( R! u! _! _2 H4 R& |4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5 J3 l! A; \& i) U' B) _( d$ f5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
7 `" C) w5 k8 Q4 A; Fend of the conversation.

, p: n! u5 ~& }' P% a6 F" V---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>