Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
) j1 G" |0 Z/ \8 hfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
, W/ J( I$ N9 B0 U/ D1 `them 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:
* `7 i9 y  F7 E1 u4 m: v1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
7 B, S. R7 T# C& k) ]' ]2) The second second: Don't think about what to
$ Y0 V3 u$ l/ p( y2 csay—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
$ K( S# J' Y5 q6 a$ A* [* M- z7 b. v4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
( F' u/ }! w7 Dend of the conversation.
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>