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
0 Q! x% L- p( f3 p% lthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
, Q% u% F- O8 x% ]+ Cyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.

Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
. m- |8 R1 M  U# @! B" c! @names:
2 k" P: J  g: A( \5 Q) N1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
! ^/ W" R$ r! L1 t! C0 O0 Isay—listen for the name.
. N8 Y5 T( T1 F' J( t* Q3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
9 q- r  k( X3 P' a2 P5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

' U2 V) r. W, S: M---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>