Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
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you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
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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) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
' s0 L) A8 f" Q( W7 v& X4 w3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
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" m: i4 }3 f  n/ z4 F; e  s5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.
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) F9 b: G4 e0 O* O7 U---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>