Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
) O; o5 P' a/ L) e% M8 pfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
! g/ C, C( @9 vthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
5 D7 v3 j  O9 n0 ~5 A$ D+ k" R! Dyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.

7 F2 f& K3 ~; gUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
- @& S9 |( z$ s8 t3 R) s6 ~1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
/ M' R; T" n: X' K2) 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
8 @3 v9 |$ t0 m! dend of the conversation.
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$ h* v" x8 C! A6 }" C) |7 j9 X0 L---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>