Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
7 {" _: O9 C$ R2 ~5 y( W9 Pthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
$ R( s- r% J5 `you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.

Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
+ s# J* ]2 Z- \; B; V  Z2) 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
4 N6 L8 c7 @" Vend of the conversation.
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>