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.

- W" Q5 f- K- v5 ~  lUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
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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.
( W1 K! [) e1 S! @& A8 a( c7 P3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
) t) x1 n( y4 q6 y4 t9 @4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
( B( x" D4 S+ h5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
; G+ ?7 r4 R8 @: v6 lend of the conversation.
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. i9 p7 A4 s$ F: f---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>