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
3 [* ?+ k9 w( C6 E. 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.

Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
3 T' \& v* J" g4 B% U1) 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.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
+ P- S# T" d3 i0 Qwith the same name.
: X' f1 J7 T$ g9 W" w. S- 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>>