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
, J. j5 |" ~0 ]' Hthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
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
names:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
* l: m8 j1 b+ R) P8 L: j2) The second second: Don't think about what to
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; n* ~# U; d! i! F  U5 d3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
9 u' P/ S7 v  \/ A: [4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
* z% [9 [& M1 x3 q$ m: gend of the conversation.
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, \4 s6 t' Q7 W# C---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>