Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
6 N0 r* l% D& O( }' O, b  nfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
9 G6 W3 r& B" z# v8 ]; Uthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.

) t8 ?) X6 D' R# \" s* u3 w- OUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
8 |- u3 N% j4 N/ C- rnames:
; C1 |7 O. d5 d+ h& E) a: G1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
/ b* M% z) K  P2) The second second: Don't think about what to
+ ?" e( r  x7 Y) |+ L! }0 Hsay—listen for the name.
4 Z' g) n  D# X3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
! E/ X' G+ Y) l! |4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
: g6 o/ j! b" E, l* ewith the same name.
% v; ~  a) P7 W) J4 K, G1 r# C0 u+ @9 L5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
6 T+ a, q* v& y; {7 o1 D) Cend of the conversation.
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" C: O& y' _4 r% [---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>