Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
2 N9 t; a- B; G1 A" p% N* Vfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
- G' W, g1 U7 Q; I( `8 lthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
1 k2 j0 O' D7 e7 Ayou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.

  f. k4 O. W0 s$ M+ [% gUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
7 d, r8 ^6 x& N8 s  s, v8 Xnames:
2 m& P. Y6 Q$ j& E7 U0 p: b1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
- R% u5 {% p( z9 s4 X% S# ]5 D3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
% C- Z4 s' M( Send of the conversation.
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6 Y) k# q% I5 _---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>