Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
" D, J& G8 k& ^  mfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
( I: e) p! u0 }5 U) b: pyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.

/ D' S) t& M' q# t" J9 H! eUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
) W8 M/ Z: Y' n/ W/ R5 Rnames:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
) r, k* P! P! L: V! u/ P2) The second second: Don't think about what to
6 F+ F9 {/ D& I8 N  N4 msay—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
0 r+ |7 z% o( C& ^7 jwith the same name.
" Y  E2 D% i7 u: p: z8 o4 P  A5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

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