Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
3 |$ T$ N+ d9 x  y5 Zthem 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.

) t. O' n& H* d( P/ M5 j/ wUse 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
9 f% y+ `/ X4 @2 {9 ssay—listen for the name.
" V% |# o/ X3 D! D3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
2 \: V  ?# `0 b6 u0 W7 I! u; _# x' v4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.
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1 s+ j' W$ D0 m---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>