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) ?4 Z, {6 {* i9 K6 P. X$ p' P
think of you. & [. D6 Y' m+ r) U7 G p6 ^3 e' W1 u! X; v# h; {Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first( n8 l; o7 R* Z* @% A F
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1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.+ Q& {0 u( m @: S* w8 c r
2) The second second: Don't think about what to ?3 C0 }5 ?+ {4 b: S3 w
say—listen for the name.% v4 {+ e* C: J& X
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.3 Z- ~( {# \& k6 J P) `
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know , _4 ]( y: A* S; M# jwith the same name.9 U6 z A* Q) y' T2 E2 h1 [
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. ' }+ A. g3 V }5 J. P $ _/ h0 G# R8 \( w. @5 d' P---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>