Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
" i- O( G4 a8 G; h! W8 M, ffocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
* S) m: R) H5 x! Wthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
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think of you.
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
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1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2 q( S1 e. s7 [/ L% u8 b2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
& D5 I& ^, V, s+ N3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
& Z% `2 P# \+ m8 z) d3 E9 l, y5) 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>>