Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
' A* P0 I; ?; `. ~) q* {# ffocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
2 K% _: j  G2 Sthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
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3 s6 W& S7 x3 wUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
2 R) ~7 R. w3 }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.
0 Q0 O- E  E9 j. ~: k; D2 x4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
" ~( d  `0 E9 T4 [. y) d, P% S% Swith the same name.
9 ^4 ]. _) `( _" H6 W4 ^3 ~5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>