Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
3 T, X) {1 T+ lfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
1 U! j* w. o1 c7 ^) p2 c; q+ mthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
; [3 \2 O$ R" r( V, I& ethink of you.

Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
6 d4 A$ P7 |$ Y: Z" u( g, ]/ Z/ k; r1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
3) 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
6 ^# {& _. x4 D; Lend of the conversation.
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: W- z. O1 K5 B5 P  r4 o/ I0 M---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>