Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
+ N$ z& y+ E$ j- z  zfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
( J  i0 Y* u8 R6 Othem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
+ n& I+ ~( N; [you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.
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  p6 ^3 e' W1 u! X; v# h; {Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) 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
, _4 ]( y: A* S; M# jwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
; q* ?( ^0 q/ z4 o: e8 k9 k/ _5 G$ Zend of the conversation.
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$ _/ h0 G# R8 \( w. @5 d' P---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>