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
' L  W' ]2 e% \  k; T5 h' N  a8 c, O# uthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
1 i  z- ~" p4 J2 Dyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.

: J8 W& d  y1 Q! [; PUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
: V/ `& j' F9 m% d) l9 Xnames:
2 O7 |* O9 C3 {2 m1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
4 s4 M- Q& C( |& s: M; Csay—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
# H. P4 o8 E4 o5 M' Iwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
# j% m$ l& }6 w8 c4 ~6 f- ?+ v: T' Pend of the conversation.

. D3 n! ~1 c! y8 u---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>