The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to2 }7 f) A: x: \
focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear 0 s9 E% n3 j( w' u0 ^them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what 7 R/ e7 w7 @! K' F- Eyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will & W# B: B- n4 @think of you.1 Z/ T1 y6 N1 |1 d; D
0 L* ~' h' }8 g& K4 `Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first : I) S f+ Q) Inames:' C& M" K- d3 D
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction. , W) L2 I) J" ~7 k% d7 z2) The second second: Don't think about what to0 P. {7 @- U+ n ]6 u' s/ |& W6 W
say—listen for the name.5 `6 a- ^6 X2 D7 E
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.7 z# v M: f" P, G: ]
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know % D" h5 [! ^+ O& ?6 xwith the same name.+ r) Y1 l; a% u1 s* H. [
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the : D; f) r" U' k* S2 J3 Mend of the conversation./ ]' p7 J! e' Q+ j
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>