Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
3 K4 A) K1 e$ [0 [+ Q% n4 K% Bfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
: m- X% b1 q6 ^6 |( n  |. T9 Othem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
  k  `8 u  H  Z4 b. L3 b0 m: xyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
1) 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
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
5 E* G( ]' L: z3 eend of the conversation.

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