Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
! u( a' K* B4 z: ]# W$ Y' bfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
- G9 L3 x' R" X; N1 P$ @) Fthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
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:
. h  k7 ^# g' ]' h1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
7 S+ \0 G/ E. @8 ^& ]" Y% t& B3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
: I' K% F6 G# B9 i( M+ {8 i4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
& [% r* p0 Z6 k. l- uwith the same name.
. |; L. W, @, b5 ~: K1 U' h  }, T5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>