Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
! J+ p# [; m4 W# k( H3 kfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
/ N* H5 Q! _' x. _- G5 ?3 m9 S0 ]$ gthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
# t; ?7 m/ l2 ~$ q6 [( }/ Y- O& vthink of you.
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
9 G1 L( p* d8 c# W" x7 q- onames:
! |) D0 K: B' A1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
* U- g/ S* o. Y2) The second second: Don't think about what to
( q2 Z: z% ]8 ]0 Tsay—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
2 Q1 \: r, l  O  ?with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

1 u+ q6 d6 f; a9 ^: S---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>