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
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you'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
7 r! c& n2 m& F" Xnames:
$ W, u  P1 N/ v' B2 ]9 ^: {, [. ?1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
  |7 H; [6 w/ D2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
! l6 ^' q0 t4 ]6 f4 e4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
; S1 [3 K7 H$ u6 H. l0 Qwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>